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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.35, 1,403.94 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.35, 1,403.94 and 551.60 is: 761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.35 : 1,403.94 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.35/1,403.94 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.35x = 1,403.94 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.35x = 774,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,413.30/1,017.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.21

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