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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.76, 1,526.76 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.76, 1,526.76 and 555.84 is: 833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.76 : 1,526.76 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.76/1,526.76 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.76x = 1,526.76 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.76x = 848,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,634.28/1,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.01

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