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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.70, 1,654.14 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.70, 1,654.14 and 554.52 is: 831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.70 : 1,654.14 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.70/1,654.14 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.70x = 1,654.14 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.70x = 917,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,253.71/1,102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.83

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