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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.87, 1,404.65 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.87, 1,404.65 and 552.12 is: 761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.87 : 1,404.65 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.87/1,404.65 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.87x = 1,404.65 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.87x = 775,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,535.36/1,017.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.92

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