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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.08, 1,511.58 and 618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.08, 1,511.58 and 618.16 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.08 : 1,511.58 = 618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.08/1,511.58 = 618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.08x = 1,511.58 × 618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.08x = 934,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,398.29/1,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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