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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.85, 1,401.86 and 550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.85, 1,401.86 and 550.10 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.85 : 1,401.86 = 550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.85/1,401.86 = 550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.85x = 1,401.86 × 550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.85x = 771,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,163.19/1,015.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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