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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.97, 1,524.47 and 605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.97, 1,524.47 and 605.90 is: 909.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.97 : 1,524.47 = 605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.97/1,524.47 = 605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.97x = 1,524.47 × 605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.97x = 923,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,677.15/1,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.16

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