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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.36, 1,526.19 and 902.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.36, 1,526.19 and 902.53 is: 1,352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.36 : 1,526.19 = 902.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.36/1,526.19 = 902.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.36x = 1,526.19 × 902.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.36x = 1,377,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,432.26/1,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.60

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