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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.22, 1,527.48 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.22, 1,527.48 and 402.03 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.22 : 1,527.48 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.22/1,527.48 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.22x = 1,527.48 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.22x = 614,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,092.78/1,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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