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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.89, 1,406.04 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.89, 1,406.04 and 553.14 is: 763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.89 : 1,406.04 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.89/1,406.04 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.89x = 1,406.04 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.89x = 777,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,736.97/1,018.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.32

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