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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.48, 1,517.76 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.48, 1,517.76 and 555.52 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.48 : 1,517.76 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.48/1,517.76 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.48x = 1,517.76 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.48x = 843,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,146.04/1,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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