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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.52, 1,403.66 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.52, 1,403.66 and 624.76 is: 861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.52 : 1,403.66 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.52/1,403.66 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.52x = 1,403.66 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.52x = 876,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,948.67/1,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.85

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