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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.91, 1,651.95 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.91, 1,651.95 and 554.13 is: 829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.91 : 1,651.95 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.91/1,651.95 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.91x = 1,651.95 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.91x = 915,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,395.05/1,102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.99

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