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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.39, 1,401.35 and 622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.39, 1,401.35 and 622.49 is: 859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.39 : 1,401.35 = 622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.39/1,401.35 = 622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.39x = 1,401.35 × 622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.39x = 872,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,319.74/1,015.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.10

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