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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.58, 1,512.33 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.58, 1,512.33 and 618.66 is: 926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.58 : 1,512.33 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.58/1,512.33 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.58x = 1,512.33 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.58x = 935,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,618.08/1,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.74

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