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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.50, 1,476.88 and 628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.50, 1,476.88 and 628.24 is: 866.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.50 : 1,476.88 = 628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.50/1,476.88 = 628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.50x = 1,476.88 × 628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.50x = 927,835.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,835.09/1,070.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.73

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