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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.02, 1,526.70 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.02, 1,526.70 and 401.88 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.02 : 1,526.70 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.02/1,526.70 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.02x = 1,526.70 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.02x = 613,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,550.20/1,018.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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