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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652.55 and 553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652.55 and 553.74 is: 830.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.40 : 1,652.55 = 553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.40/1,652.55 = 553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.40x = 1,652.55 × 553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.40x = 915,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,077.88/1,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.83

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