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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.13, 1,411.92 and 557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.13, 1,411.92 and 557.38 is: 769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.13 : 1,411.92 = 557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.13/1,411.92 = 557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.13x = 1,411.92 × 557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.13x = 786,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,966.12/1,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.18

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