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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.02, 1,404.94 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.02, 1,404.94 and 575.92 is: 794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.02 : 1,404.94 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.02/1,404.94 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.02x = 1,404.94 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.02x = 809,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,130.17/1,018.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.81

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