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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.96, 1,406.49 and 687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.96, 1,406.49 and 687.26 is: 948.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.96 : 1,406.49 = 687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.96/1,406.49 = 687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.96x = 1,406.49 × 687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.96x = 966,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,624.32/1,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.64

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