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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.84, 1,404.48 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.84, 1,404.48 and 625.56 is: 862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.84 : 1,404.48 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.84/1,404.48 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.84x = 1,404.48 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.84x = 878,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,586.51/1,018.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.34

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