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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.86, 1,526.64 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.86, 1,526.64 and 605.07 is: 909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.86 : 1,526.64 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.86/1,526.64 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.86x = 1,526.64 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.86x = 923,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,724.06/1,015.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.30

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