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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.41, 1,404.02 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.41, 1,404.02 and 551.66 is: 761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.41 : 1,404.02 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.41/1,404.02 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.41x = 1,404.02 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.41x = 774,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,537.10/1,017.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.29

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