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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.96, 1,612.50 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.96, 1,612.50 and 554.88 is: 832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.96 : 1,612.50 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.96/1,612.50 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.96x = 1,612.50 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.96x = 894,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,744/1,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.35

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