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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.45, 1,524.94 and 838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.45, 1,524.94 and 838.02 is: 1,254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.45 : 1,524.94 = 838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.45/1,524.94 = 838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.45x = 1,524.94 × 838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.45x = 1,277,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,928.12/1,018.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.78

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