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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.20, 1,651.80 and 554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.20, 1,651.80 and 554.78 is: 831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.20 : 1,651.80 = 554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.20/1,651.80 = 554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.20x = 1,651.80 × 554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.20x = 916,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,385.60/1,102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.41

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