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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.91, 1,477.80 and 629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.91, 1,477.80 and 629.06 is: 868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.91 : 1,477.80 = 629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.91/1,477.80 = 629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.91x = 1,477.80 × 629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.91x = 929,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,617.48/1,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.06

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