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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.51, 1,525.64 and 651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.51, 1,525.64 and 651.43 is: 975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.51 : 1,525.64 = 651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.51/1,525.64 = 651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.51x = 1,525.64 × 651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.51x = 993,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,849.04/1,018.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.79

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