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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.36, 1,523.61 and 626.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.36, 1,523.61 and 626.31 is: 939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.36 : 1,523.61 = 626.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.36/1,523.61 = 626.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.36x = 1,523.61 × 626.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.36x = 954,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,252.18/1,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.82

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