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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.16, 1,405.38 and 625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.16, 1,405.38 and 625.40 is: 863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.16 : 1,405.38 = 625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.16/1,405.38 = 625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.16x = 1,405.38 × 625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.16x = 878,924.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,924.65/1,018.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.25

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