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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.46, 1,528.50 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.46, 1,528.50 and 556.86 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.46 : 1,528.50 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.46/1,528.50 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.46x = 1,528.50 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.46x = 851,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,160.51/1,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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