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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.02, 1,647.92 and 551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.02, 1,647.92 and 551.56 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.02 : 1,647.92 = 551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.02/1,647.92 = 551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.02x = 1,647.92 × 551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.02x = 908,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,926.76/1,100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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