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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.09, 1,409.12 and 555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.09, 1,409.12 and 555.34 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.09 : 1,409.12 = 555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.09/1,409.12 = 555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.09x = 1,409.12 × 555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.09x = 782,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,540.70/1,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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