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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.93, 1,520.84 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.93, 1,520.84 and 554.61 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.93 : 1,520.84 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.93/1,520.84 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.93x = 1,520.84 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.93x = 843,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,478.95/1,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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