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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.97, 1,652.10 and 553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.97, 1,652.10 and 553.87 is: 830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.97 : 1,652.10 = 553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.97/1,652.10 = 553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.97x = 1,652.10 × 553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.97x = 915,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,048.63/1,101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.38

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