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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.55, 1,651.59 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.55, 1,651.59 and 552.96 is: 828.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.55 : 1,651.59 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.55/1,651.59 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.55x = 1,651.59 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.55x = 913,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,263.21/1,102.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.32

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