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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.15, 1,404.97 and 575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.15, 1,404.97 and 575.95 is: 794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.15 : 1,404.97 = 575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.15/1,404.97 = 575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.15x = 1,404.97 × 575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.15x = 809,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,192.47/1,018.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.77

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