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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.65, 1,400.33 and 876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.65, 1,400.33 and 876.33 is: 1,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.65 : 1,400.33 = 876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.65/1,400.33 = 876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.65x = 1,400.33 × 876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.65x = 1,227,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,153.48/1,018.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.69

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