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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.11, 1,405.11 and 955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.11, 1,405.11 and 955.56 is: 1,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.11 : 1,405.11 = 955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.11/1,405.11 = 955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.11x = 1,405.11 × 955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.11x = 1,342,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,666.91/1,018.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.78

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