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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.61, 1,405.72 and 645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.61, 1,405.72 and 645.76 is: 891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.61 : 1,405.72 = 645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.61/1,405.72 = 645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.61x = 1,405.72 × 645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.61x = 907,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,757.75/1,018.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.17

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