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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.05, 1,527.36 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.05, 1,527.36 and 402.04 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.05 : 1,527.36 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.05/1,527.36 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.05x = 1,527.36 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.05x = 614,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,059.81/1,018.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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