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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.67, 1,528.02 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.67, 1,528.02 and 402.21 is: 603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.67 : 1,528.02 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.67/1,528.02 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.67x = 1,528.02 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.67x = 614,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,584.92/1,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.32

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