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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.55, 1,612.10 and 554.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.55, 1,612.10 and 554.39 is: 831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.55 : 1,612.10 = 554.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.55/1,612.10 = 554.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.55x = 1,612.10 × 554.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.55x = 893,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,732.12/1,074.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.73

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