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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.88, 1,401.91 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.88, 1,401.91 and 550.13 is: 759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.88 : 1,401.91 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.88/1,401.91 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.88x = 1,401.91 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.88x = 771,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,224.36/1,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.17

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