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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.18, 1,485.02 and 627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.18, 1,485.02 and 627.98 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.18 : 1,485.02 = 627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.18/1,485.02 = 627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.18x = 1,485.02 × 627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.18x = 932,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,562.86/1,076.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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