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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.21, 1,405.13 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.21, 1,405.13 and 552.46 is: 762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.21 : 1,405.13 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.21/1,405.13 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.21x = 1,405.13 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.21x = 776,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,278.12/1,018.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.39

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