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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.11, 1,600.77 and 555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.11, 1,600.77 and 555.03 is: 831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.11 : 1,600.77 = 555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.11/1,600.77 = 555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.11x = 1,600.77 × 555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.11x = 888,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,475.37/1,069.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.04

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