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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.55, 1,598.44 and 553.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.55, 1,598.44 and 553.47 is: 828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.55 : 1,598.44 = 553.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.55/1,598.44 = 553.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.55x = 1,598.44 × 553.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.55x = 884,688.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,688.59/1,067.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.71

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