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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.64, 1,477.17 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.64, 1,477.17 and 628.56 is: 867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.64 : 1,477.17 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.64/1,477.17 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.64x = 1,477.17 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.64x = 928,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,489.98/1,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.23

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