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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.54, 1,484.58 and 627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.54, 1,484.58 and 627.56 is: 866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.54 : 1,484.58 = 627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.54/1,484.58 = 627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.54x = 1,484.58 × 627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.54x = 931,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,663.02/1,075.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.23

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