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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.55, 1,406.94 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.55, 1,406.94 and 553.80 is: 764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.55 : 1,406.94 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.55/1,406.94 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.55x = 1,406.94 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.55x = 779,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,163.37/1,019.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.22

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