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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.25, 1,696.05 and 553.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.25, 1,696.05 and 553.13 is: 830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.25 : 1,696.05 = 553.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.25/1,696.05 = 553.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.25x = 1,696.05 × 553.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.25x = 938,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,127.66/1,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.02

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