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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.69, 1,484.60 and 627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.69, 1,484.60 and 627.71 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.69 : 1,484.60 = 627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.69/1,484.60 = 627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.69x = 1,484.60 × 627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.69x = 931,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,890.84/1,075.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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