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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.82, 1,650.06 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.82, 1,650.06 and 552 is: 827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.82 : 1,650.06 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.82/1,650.06 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.82x = 1,650.06 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.82x = 910,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,833.12/1,100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.41

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