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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.79, 1,526.06 and 651.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.79, 1,526.06 and 651.71 is: 976.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.79 : 1,526.06 = 651.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.79/1,526.06 = 651.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.79x = 1,526.06 × 651.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.79x = 994,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,548.56/1,018.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.21

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