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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.76, 1,652.16 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.76, 1,652.16 and 553.84 is: 830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.76 : 1,652.16 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.76/1,652.16 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.76x = 1,652.16 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.76x = 915,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,032.29/1,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.52

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