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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.41, 1,408.17 and 554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.41, 1,408.17 and 554.66 is: 765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.41 : 1,408.17 = 554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.41/1,408.17 = 554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.41x = 1,408.17 × 554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.41x = 781,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,051.68/1,020.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.43

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