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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.41, 1,405.40 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.41, 1,405.40 and 552.66 is: 762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.41 : 1,405.40 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.41/1,405.40 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.41x = 1,405.40 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.41x = 776,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,708.36/1,018.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.67

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