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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.23, 1,403.39 and 618.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.23, 1,403.39 and 618.75 is: 853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.23 : 1,403.39 = 618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.23/1,403.39 = 618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.23x = 1,403.39 × 618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.23x = 868,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,347.56/1,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.64

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