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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.54, 1,651.44 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.54, 1,651.44 and 554.08 is: 830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.54 : 1,651.44 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.54/1,651.44 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.54x = 1,651.44 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.54x = 915,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,029.88/1,101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.68

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