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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.73, 1,519.11 and 624.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.73, 1,519.11 and 624.77 is: 934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.73 : 1,519.11 = 624.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.73/1,519.11 = 624.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.73x = 1,519.11 × 624.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.73x = 949,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,098.15/1,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.40

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