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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.74, 1,525.89 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.74, 1,525.89 and 555.74 is: 833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.74 : 1,525.89 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.74/1,525.89 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.74x = 1,525.89 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.74x = 847,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,990.48/1,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.21

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