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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.23, 1,402.78 and 618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.23, 1,402.78 and 618.95 is: 853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.23 : 1,402.78 = 618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.23/1,402.78 = 618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.23x = 1,402.78 × 618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.23x = 868,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,240.57/1,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.53

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