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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.84, 1,518.74 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.84, 1,518.74 and 624.66 is: 934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.84 : 1,518.74 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.84/1,518.74 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.84x = 1,518.74 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.84x = 948,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,696.13/1,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.82

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