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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.82, 1,524.54 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.82, 1,524.54 and 605.28 is: 908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.82 : 1,524.54 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.82/1,524.54 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.82x = 1,524.54 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.82x = 922,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,773.57/1,015.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.40

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