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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.18, 1,406.49 and 605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.18, 1,406.49 and 605.18 is: 835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.18 : 1,406.49 = 605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.18/1,406.49 = 605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.18x = 1,406.49 × 605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.18x = 851,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,179.62/1,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.16

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