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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.64, 1,401.53 and 617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.64, 1,401.53 and 617.54 is: 852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.64 : 1,401.53 = 617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.64/1,401.53 = 617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.64x = 1,401.53 × 617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.64x = 865,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,500.84/1,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.17

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