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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.94, 1,529.99 and 552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.94, 1,529.99 and 552.05 is: 827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.94 : 1,529.99 = 552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.94/1,529.99 = 552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.94x = 1,529.99 × 552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.94x = 844,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,628.38/1,020.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.31

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