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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.76, 1,401.72 and 622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.76, 1,401.72 and 622.72 is: 859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.76 : 1,401.72 = 622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.76/1,401.72 = 622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.76x = 1,401.72 × 622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.76x = 872,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,879.08/1,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.34

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