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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.04, 1,523.28 and 607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.04, 1,523.28 and 607.40 is: 908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.04 : 1,523.28 = 607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.04/1,523.28 = 607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.04x = 1,523.28 × 607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.04x = 925,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,240.27/1,018.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.84

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