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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.48, 1,405.44 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.48, 1,405.44 and 604.48 is: 834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.48 : 1,405.44 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.48/1,405.44 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.48x = 1,405.44 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.48x = 849,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,560.37/1,018.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.15

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