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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.36, 1,403.40 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.36, 1,403.40 and 624.24 is: 861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.36 : 1,403.40 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.36/1,403.40 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.36x = 1,403.40 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.36x = 876,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,058.42/1,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.11

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