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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.84, 1,515.74 and 622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.84, 1,515.74 and 622.66 is: 931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.84 : 1,515.74 = 622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.84/1,515.74 = 622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.84x = 1,515.74 × 622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.84x = 943,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,790.67/1,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.83

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