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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.05, 1,527.06 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.05, 1,527.06 and 401.76 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.05 : 1,527.06 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.05/1,527.06 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.05x = 1,527.06 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.05x = 613,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,510.12/1,018.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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