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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.04, 1,404.16 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.04, 1,404.16 and 625.28 is: 862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.04 : 1,404.16 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.04/1,404.16 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.04x = 1,404.16 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.04x = 877,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,993.16/1,018.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.43

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