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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.38, 1,653.75 and 554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.38, 1,653.75 and 554.82 is: 832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.38 : 1,653.75 = 554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.38/1,653.75 = 554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.38x = 1,653.75 × 554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.38x = 917,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,533.58/1,102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.32

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