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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.45, 1,526.11 and 627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.45, 1,526.11 and 627.53 is: 941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.45 : 1,526.11 = 627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.45/1,526.11 = 627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.45x = 1,526.11 × 627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.45x = 957,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,679.81/1,017.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.25

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