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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.50, 1,405.53 and 669.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.50, 1,405.53 and 669.81 is: 924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.50 : 1,405.53 = 669.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.50/1,405.53 = 669.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.50x = 1,405.53 × 669.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.50x = 941,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,438.05/1,018.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.34

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