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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.19, 1,406.48 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.19, 1,406.48 and 553.44 is: 763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.19 : 1,406.48 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.19/1,406.48 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.19x = 1,406.48 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.19x = 778,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,402.29/1,019.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.75

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