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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.69, 1,409.93 and 555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.69, 1,409.93 and 555.94 is: 767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.69 : 1,409.93 = 555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.69/1,409.93 = 555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.69x = 1,409.93 × 555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.69x = 783,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,836.48/1,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.20

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