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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.28, 1,401.04 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.28, 1,401.04 and 622.24 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.28 : 1,401.04 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.28/1,401.04 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.28x = 1,401.04 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.28x = 871,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,783.13/1,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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