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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.69, 1,651.68 and 553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.69, 1,651.68 and 553.59 is: 829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.69 : 1,651.68 = 553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.69/1,651.68 = 553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.69x = 1,651.68 × 553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.69x = 914,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,353.53/1,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.96

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