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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.36, 1,404.35 and 703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.36, 1,404.35 and 703.12 is: 969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.36 : 1,404.35 = 703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.36/1,404.35 = 703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.36x = 1,404.35 × 703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.36x = 987,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,426.57/1,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.62

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