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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.54, 1,523.55 and 604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.54, 1,523.55 and 604.21 is: 906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.54 : 1,523.55 = 604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.54/1,523.55 = 604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.54x = 1,523.55 × 604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.54x = 920,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,544.15/1,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.46

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