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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.55, 1,526.61 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.55, 1,526.61 and 583.58 is: 874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.55 : 1,526.61 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.55/1,526.61 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.55x = 1,526.61 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.55x = 890,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,899.06/1,018.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.67

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