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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.47, 1,611.22 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.47, 1,611.22 and 553.84 is: 831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.47 : 1,611.22 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.47/1,611.22 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.47x = 1,611.22 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.47x = 892,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,352.15/1,073.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.28

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