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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.35, 1,525.56 and 607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.35, 1,525.56 and 607.82 is: 910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.35 : 1,525.56 = 607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.35/1,525.56 = 607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.35x = 1,525.56 × 607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.35x = 927,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,258.25/1,018.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.55

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