Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,506 and 618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,506 and 618 is: 927.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,003.68 : 1,506 = 618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,003.68/1,506 = 618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,003.68x = 1,506 × 618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,003.68x = 930,708 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 930,708/1,003.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927.30
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