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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.92, 1,522.95 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.92, 1,522.95 and 400.06 is: 599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.92 : 1,522.95 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.92/1,522.95 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.92x = 1,522.95 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.92x = 609,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,271.78/1,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.72

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