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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.52, 1,432.98 and 618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.52, 1,432.98 and 618.82 is: 853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.52 : 1,432.98 = 618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.52/1,432.98 = 618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.52x = 1,432.98 × 618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.52x = 886,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,756.68/1,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.87

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