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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.49, 1,408.27 and 554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.49, 1,408.27 and 554.74 is: 765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.49 : 1,408.27 = 554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.49/1,408.27 = 554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.49x = 1,408.27 × 554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.49x = 781,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,223.70/1,020.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.54

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