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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.06, 1,526.74 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.06, 1,526.74 and 401.60 is: 602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.06 : 1,526.74 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.06/1,526.74 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.06x = 1,526.74 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.06x = 613,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,138.78/1,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.26

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