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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.41, 1,381.93 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.41, 1,381.93 and 553.32 is: 763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.41 : 1,381.93 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.41/1,381.93 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.41x = 1,381.93 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.41x = 764,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,648.12/1,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.57

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