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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.86, 1,530.35 and 608.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.86, 1,530.35 and 608.81 is: 914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.86 : 1,530.35 = 608.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.86/1,530.35 = 608.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.86x = 1,530.35 × 608.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.86x = 931,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,681.69/1,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.44

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