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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.83, 1,401.37 and 622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.83, 1,401.37 and 622.77 is: 859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.83 : 1,401.37 = 622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.83/1,401.37 = 622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.83x = 1,401.37 × 622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.83x = 872,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,731.19/1,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.13

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