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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.49, 1,405.28 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.49, 1,405.28 and 620.36 is: 855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.49 : 1,405.28 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.49/1,405.28 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.49x = 1,405.28 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.49x = 871,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,772.47/1,018.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.95

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