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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.21, 1,649.40 and 552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.21, 1,649.40 and 552.21 is: 827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.21 : 1,649.40 = 552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.21/1,649.40 = 552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.21x = 1,649.40 × 552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.21x = 910,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,815.17/1,101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.10

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