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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.44, 1,477.25 and 628.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.44, 1,477.25 and 628.32 is: 867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.44 : 1,477.25 = 628.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.44/1,477.25 = 628.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.44x = 1,477.25 × 628.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.44x = 928,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,185.72/1,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.11

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