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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.56, 1,526.70 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.56, 1,526.70 and 402.16 is: 602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.56 : 1,526.70 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.56/1,526.70 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.56x = 1,526.70 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.56x = 613,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,977.67/1,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.79

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