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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.10, 1,525.58 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.10, 1,525.58 and 627.08 is: 939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.10 : 1,525.58 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.10/1,525.58 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.10x = 1,525.58 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.10x = 956,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,660.71/1,018.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.65

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