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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.36, 1,840.14 and 1,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.36, 1,840.14 and 1,018.08 is: 1,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.36 : 1,840.14 = 1,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.36/1,840.14 = 1,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.36x = 1,840.14 × 1,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.36x = 1,873,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,409.73/1,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.08

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