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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.92, 1,485.08 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.92, 1,485.08 and 627.88 is: 866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.92 : 1,485.08 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.92/1,485.08 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.92x = 1,485.08 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.92x = 932,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,452.03/1,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.66

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