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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.96, 1,528.12 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.96, 1,528.12 and 441.36 is: 661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.96 : 1,528.12 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.96/1,528.12 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.96x = 1,528.12 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.96x = 674,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,451.04/1,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.90

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