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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.86, 1,404.64 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.86, 1,404.64 and 552.11 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.86 : 1,404.64 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.86/1,404.64 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.86x = 1,404.64 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.86x = 775,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,515.79/1,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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