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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.16, 1,407.83 and 554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.16, 1,407.83 and 554.41 is: 765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.16 : 1,407.83 = 554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.16/1,407.83 = 554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.16x = 1,407.83 × 554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.16x = 780,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,515.03/1,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.09

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