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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.49, 1,651.71 and 552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.49, 1,651.71 and 552.98 is: 829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.49 : 1,651.71 = 552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.49/1,651.71 = 552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.49x = 1,651.71 × 552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.49x = 913,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,354.34/1,100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.95

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