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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.26, 1,404.94 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.26, 1,404.94 and 619.92 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.26 : 1,404.94 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.26/1,404.94 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.26x = 1,404.94 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.26x = 870,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,950.40/1,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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