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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.70, 1,523.49 and 625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.70, 1,523.49 and 625.77 is: 938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.70 : 1,523.49 = 625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.70/1,523.49 = 625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.70x = 1,523.49 × 625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.70x = 953,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,358.15/1,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.62

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