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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.86, 1,407.44 and 554.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.86, 1,407.44 and 554.11 is: 764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.86 : 1,407.44 = 554.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.86/1,407.44 = 554.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.86x = 1,407.44 × 554.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.86x = 779,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,874.45/1,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.69

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