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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.67, 1,403.02 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.67, 1,403.02 and 550.92 is: 760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.67 : 1,403.02 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.67/1,403.02 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.67x = 1,403.02 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.67x = 772,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,950.40/1,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.28

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