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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.78, 1,401.07 and 623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.78, 1,401.07 and 623.01 is: 859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.78 : 1,401.07 = 623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.78/1,401.07 = 623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.78x = 1,401.07 × 623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.78x = 872,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,880.62/1,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.32

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