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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.36, 1,526.78 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.36, 1,526.78 and 401.56 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.36 : 1,526.78 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.36/1,526.78 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.36x = 1,526.78 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.36x = 613,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,093.78/1,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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