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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.33, 1,483.61 and 627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.33, 1,483.61 and 627.10 is: 865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.33 : 1,483.61 = 627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.33/1,483.61 = 627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.33x = 1,483.61 × 627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.33x = 930,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,370.92/1,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.19

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