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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.80, 1,655.22 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.80, 1,655.22 and 555.36 is: 833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.80 : 1,655.22 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.80/1,655.22 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.80x = 1,655.22 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.80x = 919,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,242.98/1,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.55

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