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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.97, 1,401.90 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.97, 1,401.90 and 622.91 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.97 : 1,401.90 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.97/1,401.90 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.97x = 1,401.90 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.97x = 873,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,257.53/1,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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