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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.36, 1,405.65 and 645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.36, 1,405.65 and 645.22 is: 890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.36 : 1,405.65 = 645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.36/1,405.65 = 645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.36x = 1,405.65 × 645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.36x = 906,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,953.49/1,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.60

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