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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.19, 1,400.96 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.19, 1,400.96 and 549.44 is: 758.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.19 : 1,400.96 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.19/1,400.96 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.19x = 1,400.96 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.19x = 769,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,743.46/1,015.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.23

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