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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.73, 1,477.67 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.73, 1,477.67 and 628.58 is: 867.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.73 : 1,477.67 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.73/1,477.67 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.73x = 1,477.67 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.73x = 928,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,823.28/1,070.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.47

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