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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.58, 1,526.58 and 555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.58, 1,526.58 and 555.66 is: 832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.58 : 1,526.58 = 555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.58/1,526.58 = 555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.58x = 1,526.58 × 555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.58x = 848,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,259.44/1,018.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.79

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