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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.86, 1,406.34 and 645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.86, 1,406.34 and 645.72 is: 891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.86 : 1,406.34 = 645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.86/1,406.34 = 645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.86x = 1,406.34 × 645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.86x = 908,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,101.86/1,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.29

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