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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.94, 1,652.87 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.94, 1,652.87 and 554.72 is: 832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.94 : 1,652.87 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.94/1,652.87 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.94x = 1,652.87 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.94x = 916,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,873.17/1,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.06

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