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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.83, 1,522.18 and 624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.83, 1,522.18 and 624.90 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.83 : 1,522.18 = 624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.83/1,522.18 = 624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.83x = 1,522.18 × 624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.83x = 951,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,207.16/1,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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