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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.74, 1,404.97 and 808.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.74, 1,404.97 and 808.58 is: 1,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.74 : 1,404.97 = 808.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.74/1,404.97 = 808.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.74x = 1,404.97 × 808.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.74x = 1,136,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,034.41/1,018.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.14

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