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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.10, 1,611.45 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.10, 1,611.45 and 554.90 is: 831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.10 : 1,611.45 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.10/1,611.45 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.10x = 1,611.45 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.10x = 894,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,193.61/1,075.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.73

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