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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.55, 1,405.14 and 625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.55, 1,405.14 and 625.43 is: 862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.55 : 1,405.14 = 625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.55/1,405.14 = 625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.55x = 1,405.14 × 625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.55x = 878,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,816.71/1,018.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.81

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