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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.58, 1,599.12 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.58, 1,599.12 and 553.50 is: 829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.58 : 1,599.12 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.58/1,599.12 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.58x = 1,599.12 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.58x = 885,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,112.92/1,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.08

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