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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.03, 1,402.12 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.03, 1,402.12 and 550.28 is: 759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.03 : 1,402.12 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.03/1,402.12 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.03x = 1,402.12 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.03x = 771,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,558.59/1,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.39

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