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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.29, 1,524.72 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.29, 1,524.72 and 555.19 is: 832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.29 : 1,524.72 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.29/1,524.72 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.29x = 1,524.72 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.29x = 846,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,507.57/1,017.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.12

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