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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.15, 1,652.27 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.15, 1,652.27 and 553.23 is: 830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.15 : 1,652.27 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.15/1,652.27 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.15x = 1,652.27 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.15x = 914,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,082.57/1,101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.12

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