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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.78, 1,529.67 and 630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.78, 1,529.67 and 630.44 is: 946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.78 : 1,529.67 = 630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.78/1,529.67 = 630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.78x = 1,529.67 × 630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.78x = 964,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,362.06/1,018.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.58

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