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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.26, 1,483.74 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.26, 1,483.74 and 627.06 is: 865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.26 : 1,483.74 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.26/1,483.74 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.26x = 1,483.74 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.26x = 930,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,394.00/1,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.27

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