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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.55, 1,599.94 and 554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.55, 1,599.94 and 554.47 is: 830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.55 : 1,599.94 = 554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.55/1,599.94 = 554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.55x = 1,599.94 × 554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.55x = 887,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,118.73/1,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.21

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