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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.19, 1,407.86 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.19, 1,407.86 and 554.44 is: 765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.19 : 1,407.86 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.19/1,407.86 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.19x = 1,407.86 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.19x = 780,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,573.90/1,020.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.13

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