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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.89, 1,401.96 and 622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.89, 1,401.96 and 622.69 is: 859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.89 : 1,401.96 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.89/1,401.96 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.89x = 1,401.96 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.89x = 872,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,981.80/1,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.33

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