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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.02, 1,511.82 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.02, 1,511.82 and 618.20 is: 926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.02 : 1,511.82 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.02/1,511.82 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.02x = 1,511.82 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.02x = 934,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,596.47/1,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.25

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