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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.34, 1,613.31 and 555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.34, 1,613.31 and 555.62 is: 833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.34 : 1,613.31 = 555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.34/1,613.31 = 555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.34x = 1,613.31 × 555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.34x = 896,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,387.30/1,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.59

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