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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.06, 1,650.98 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.06, 1,650.98 and 554.60 is: 830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.06 : 1,650.98 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.06/1,650.98 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.06x = 1,650.98 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.06x = 915,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,629.74/1,102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.84

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