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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.74, 1,404.18 and 808.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.74, 1,404.18 and 808.53 is: 1,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.74 : 1,404.18 = 808.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.74/1,404.18 = 808.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.74x = 1,404.18 × 808.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.74x = 1,135,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,321.66/1,018.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.44

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