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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.64, 1,528.37 and 671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.64, 1,528.37 and 671.91 is: 1,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.64 : 1,528.37 = 671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.64/1,528.37 = 671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.64x = 1,528.37 × 671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.64x = 1,026,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,923.73/1,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.14

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