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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.66, 1,477.49 and 628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.66, 1,477.49 and 628.47 is: 867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.66 : 1,477.49 = 628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.66/1,477.49 = 628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.66x = 1,477.49 × 628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.66x = 928,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,555.00/1,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.28

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