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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.14, 1,409.19 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.14, 1,409.19 and 555.39 is: 766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.14 : 1,409.19 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.14/1,409.19 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.14x = 1,409.19 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.14x = 782,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,650.03/1,021.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.45

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