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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.17, 1,527.08 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.17, 1,527.08 and 402.17 is: 603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.17 : 1,527.08 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.17/1,527.08 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.17x = 1,527.08 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.17x = 614,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,136.12/1,018.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.18

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