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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,625.01 and 555.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,625.01 and 555.61 is: 834.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,625.01 = 555.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,625.01 = 555.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,625.01 × 555.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 902,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,871.81/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.19

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