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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.51, 1,525.91 and 555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.51, 1,525.91 and 555.59 is: 832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.51 : 1,525.91 = 555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.51/1,525.91 = 555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.51x = 1,525.91 × 555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.51x = 847,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,781.37/1,018.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.38

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