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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.26, 1,403.63 and 618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.26, 1,403.63 and 618.81 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.26 : 1,403.63 = 618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.26/1,403.63 = 618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.26x = 1,403.63 × 618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.26x = 868,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,586.09/1,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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