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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.16, 1,651.74 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.16, 1,651.74 and 554.72 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.16 : 1,651.74 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.16/1,651.74 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.16x = 1,651.74 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.16x = 916,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,255.29/1,102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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