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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.38, 1,513.33 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.38, 1,513.33 and 618.66 is: 928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.38 : 1,513.33 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.38/1,513.33 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.38x = 1,513.33 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.38x = 936,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,235.19/1,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.45

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