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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.14, 1,527.48 and 441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.14, 1,527.48 and 441.06 is: 661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.14 : 1,527.48 = 441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.14/1,527.48 = 441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.14x = 1,527.48 × 441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.14x = 673,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,710.33/1,018.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.71

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