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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.26, 1,412.10 and 557.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.26, 1,412.10 and 557.51 is: 769.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.26 : 1,412.10 = 557.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.26/1,412.10 = 557.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.26x = 1,412.10 × 557.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.26x = 787,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,254.43/1,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.36

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