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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.33, 1,403.82 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.33, 1,403.82 and 624.27 is: 861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.33 : 1,403.82 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.33/1,403.82 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.33x = 1,403.82 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.33x = 876,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,362.71/1,017.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.43

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