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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.77, 1,525.73 and 584.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.77, 1,525.73 and 584.61 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.77 : 1,525.73 = 584.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.77/1,525.73 = 584.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.77x = 1,525.73 × 584.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.77x = 891,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,954.09/1,018.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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