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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.99, 1,401.51 and 622.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.99, 1,401.51 and 622.33 is: 858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.99 : 1,401.51 = 622.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.99/1,401.51 = 622.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.99x = 1,401.51 × 622.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.99x = 872,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,201.72/1,015.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.47

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