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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.23, 1,610.54 and 554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.23, 1,610.54 and 554.01 is: 830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.23 : 1,610.54 = 554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.23/1,610.54 = 554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.23x = 1,610.54 × 554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.23x = 892,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,254.57/1,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.60

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