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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.04, 1,513.56 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.04, 1,513.56 and 555.92 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.04 : 1,513.56 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.04/1,513.56 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.04x = 1,513.56 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.04x = 841,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,418.28/1,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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