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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.12, 1,425.36 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.12, 1,425.36 and 618.88 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.12 : 1,425.36 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.12/1,425.36 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.12x = 1,425.36 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.12x = 882,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,126.80/1,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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