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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.55, 1,606.38 and 550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.55, 1,606.38 and 550.45 is: 825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.55 : 1,606.38 = 550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.55/1,606.38 = 550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.55x = 1,606.38 × 550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.55x = 884,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,231.87/1,071.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.19

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