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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.16, 1,618.30 and 1,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.16, 1,618.30 and 1,018.28 is: 1,401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.16 : 1,618.30 = 1,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.16/1,618.30 = 1,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.16x = 1,618.30 × 1,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.16x = 1,647,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,882.52/1,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.07

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