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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.91, 1,406.09 and 553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.91, 1,406.09 and 553.16 is: 763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.91 : 1,406.09 = 553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.91/1,406.09 = 553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.91x = 1,406.09 × 553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.91x = 777,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,785.71/1,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.35

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