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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.56, 1,598.44 and 553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.56, 1,598.44 and 553.48 is: 828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.56 : 1,598.44 = 553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.56/1,598.44 = 553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.56x = 1,598.44 × 553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.56x = 884,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,704.57/1,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.72

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