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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.32, 1,401.67 and 622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.32, 1,401.67 and 622.57 is: 859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.32 : 1,401.67 = 622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.32/1,401.67 = 622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.32x = 1,401.67 × 622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.32x = 872,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,637.69/1,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.47

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