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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.35, 1,524.63 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.35, 1,524.63 and 670.64 is: 1,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.35 : 1,524.63 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.35/1,524.63 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.35x = 1,524.63 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.35x = 1,022,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,477.86/1,018.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.05

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