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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.26, 1,606.32 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.26, 1,606.32 and 551.04 is: 826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.26 : 1,606.32 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.26/1,606.32 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.26x = 1,606.32 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.26x = 885,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,146.57/1,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.27

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