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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.37, 1,526.80 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.37, 1,526.80 and 401.76 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.37 : 1,526.80 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.37/1,526.80 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.37x = 1,526.80 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.37x = 613,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,407.17/1,018.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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