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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.53, 1,404.20 and 551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.53, 1,404.20 and 551.78 is: 761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.53 : 1,404.20 = 551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.53/1,404.20 = 551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.53x = 1,404.20 × 551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.53x = 774,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,809.48/1,017.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.46

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