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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.63, 1,405.60 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.63, 1,405.60 and 576.44 is: 795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.63 : 1,405.60 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.63/1,405.60 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.63x = 1,405.60 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.63x = 810,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,248.06/1,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.43

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