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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.11, 1,610.64 and 554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.11, 1,610.64 and 554.36 is: 831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.11 : 1,610.64 = 554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.11/1,610.64 = 554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.11x = 1,610.64 × 554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.11x = 892,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,874.39/1,074.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.27

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