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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.74, 1,612.79 and 555.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.74, 1,612.79 and 555.51 is: 832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.74 : 1,612.79 = 555.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.74/1,612.79 = 555.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.74x = 1,612.79 × 555.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.74x = 895,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,920.97/1,075.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.84

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