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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.11, 1,599.27 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.11, 1,599.27 and 554.03 is: 829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.11 : 1,599.27 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.11/1,599.27 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.11x = 1,599.27 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.11x = 886,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,049.63/1,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.55

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