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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.44, 1,477.23 and 628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.44, 1,477.23 and 628.33 is: 867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.44 : 1,477.23 = 628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.44/1,477.23 = 628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.44x = 1,477.23 × 628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.44x = 928,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,187.93/1,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.11

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