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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.14, 1,404.68 and 619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.14, 1,404.68 and 619.64 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.14 : 1,404.68 = 619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.14/1,404.68 = 619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.14x = 1,404.68 × 619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.14x = 870,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,385.79/1,018.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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