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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.24, 1,525.70 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.24, 1,525.70 and 604.44 is: 908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.24 : 1,525.70 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.24/1,525.70 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.24x = 1,525.70 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.24x = 922,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,194.11/1,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.35

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