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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.64, 1,649.60 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.64, 1,649.60 and 552 is: 827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.64 : 1,649.60 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.64/1,649.60 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.64x = 1,649.60 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.64x = 910,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,579.20/1,100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.32

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