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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.65, 1,650.58 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.65, 1,650.58 and 515.55 is: 773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.65 : 1,650.58 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.65/1,650.58 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.65x = 1,650.58 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.65x = 850,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,952.14/1,100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.14

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