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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.25, 1,401.08 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.25, 1,401.08 and 622.20 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.25 : 1,401.08 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.25/1,401.08 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.25x = 1,401.08 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.25x = 871,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,751.98/1,015.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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