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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.66, 1,515.72 and 618.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.66, 1,515.72 and 618.43 is: 928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.66 : 1,515.72 = 618.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.66/1,515.72 = 618.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.66x = 1,515.72 × 618.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.66x = 937,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,366.72/1,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.40

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