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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.08, 1,406.33 and 553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.08, 1,406.33 and 553.33 is: 763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.08 : 1,406.33 = 553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.08/1,406.33 = 553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.08x = 1,406.33 × 553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.08x = 778,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,159.68/1,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.59

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