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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.63, 1,405.23 and 598.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.63, 1,405.23 and 598.85 is: 826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.63 : 1,405.23 = 598.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.63/1,405.23 = 598.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.63x = 1,405.23 × 598.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.63x = 841,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,521.99/1,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.13

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