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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.54, 1,577.07 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.54, 1,577.07 and 618 is: 927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.54 : 1,577.07 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.54/1,577.07 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.54x = 1,577.07 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.54x = 974,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,629.26/1,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.74

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