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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.51, 1,477.32 and 628.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.51, 1,477.32 and 628.31 is: 867.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.51 : 1,477.32 = 628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.51/1,477.32 = 628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.51x = 1,477.32 × 628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.51x = 928,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,207.54/1,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.07

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