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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.49, 1,401.38 and 549.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.49, 1,401.38 and 549.74 is: 758.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.49 : 1,401.38 = 549.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.49/1,401.38 = 549.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.49x = 1,401.38 × 549.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.49x = 770,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,390.14/1,015.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.64

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