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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.03, 1,406.26 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.03, 1,406.26 and 553.28 is: 763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.03 : 1,406.26 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.03/1,406.26 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.03x = 1,406.26 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.03x = 778,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,055.53/1,019.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.53

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