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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.11, 1,524.71 and 605.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.11, 1,524.71 and 605.05 is: 908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.11 : 1,524.71 = 605.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.11/1,524.71 = 605.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.11x = 1,524.71 × 605.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.11x = 922,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,523.49/1,015.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.79

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