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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.58, 1,526.70 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.58, 1,526.70 and 432.72 is: 648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.58 : 1,526.70 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.58/1,526.70 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.58x = 1,526.70 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.58x = 660,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,633.62/1,018.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.58

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