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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.78, 1,402.64 and 622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.78, 1,402.64 and 622.93 is: 860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.78 : 1,402.64 = 622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.78/1,402.64 = 622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.78x = 1,402.64 × 622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.78x = 873,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,746.54/1,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.17

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