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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.45, 1,406.82 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.45, 1,406.82 and 553.70 is: 764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.45 : 1,406.82 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.45/1,406.82 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.45x = 1,406.82 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.45x = 778,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,949.20/1,019.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.09

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