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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.33, 1,522.55 and 627.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.33, 1,522.55 and 627.59 is: 939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.33 : 1,522.55 = 627.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.33/1,522.55 = 627.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.33x = 1,522.55 × 627.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.33x = 955,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,528.29/1,017.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.25

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