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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.95, 1,518.29 and 624.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.95, 1,518.29 and 624.45 is: 936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.95 : 1,518.29 = 624.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.95/1,518.29 = 624.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.95x = 1,518.29 × 624.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.95x = 948,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,096.19/1,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.90

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