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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.56, 1,404.90 and 625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.56, 1,404.90 and 625.74 is: 863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.56 : 1,404.90 = 625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.56/1,404.90 = 625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.56x = 1,404.90 × 625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.56x = 879,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,102.13/1,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.08

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