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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.07, 1,526.45 and 653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.07, 1,526.45 and 653.16 is: 979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.07 : 1,526.45 = 653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.07/1,526.45 = 653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.07x = 1,526.45 × 653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.07x = 997,018.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,018.54/1,018.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.32

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