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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.44, 1,404.16 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.44, 1,404.16 and 624.48 is: 861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.44 : 1,404.16 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.44/1,404.16 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.44x = 1,404.16 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.44x = 876,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,869.84/1,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.84

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