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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.68, 1,527.98 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.68, 1,527.98 and 402.20 is: 603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.68 : 1,527.98 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.68/1,527.98 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.68x = 1,527.98 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.68x = 614,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,553.56/1,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.28

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