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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.28, 1,654.20 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.28, 1,654.20 and 555.76 is: 833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.28 : 1,654.20 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.28/1,654.20 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.28x = 1,654.20 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.28x = 919,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,338.19/1,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.28

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