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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.52, 1,518.04 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.52, 1,518.04 and 627.04 is: 941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.52 : 1,518.04 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.52/1,518.04 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.52x = 1,518.04 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.52x = 951,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,871.80/1,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.03

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