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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,513.27 and 618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,513.27 and 618.49 is: 928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,513.27 = 618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,513.27 = 618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,513.27 × 618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 935,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,942.36/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.79

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