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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.39, 1,408.17 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.39, 1,408.17 and 554.64 is: 765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.39 : 1,408.17 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.39/1,408.17 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.39x = 1,408.17 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.39x = 781,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,024.64/1,020.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.42

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