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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.56, 1,405.62 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.56, 1,405.62 and 604.56 is: 834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.56 : 1,405.62 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.56/1,405.62 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.56x = 1,405.62 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.56x = 849,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,781.63/1,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.30

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