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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.86, 1,651.32 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.86, 1,651.32 and 553.68 is: 829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.86 : 1,651.32 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.86/1,651.32 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.86x = 1,651.32 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.86x = 914,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,302.86/1,102.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.03

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