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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.47, 1,405.64 and 645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.47, 1,405.64 and 645.48 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.47 : 1,405.64 = 645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.47/1,405.64 = 645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.47x = 1,405.64 × 645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.47x = 907,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,312.79/1,018.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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