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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.06, 1,698.12 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.06, 1,698.12 and 554.80 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.06 : 1,698.12 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.06/1,698.12 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.06x = 1,698.12 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.06x = 942,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,116.98/1,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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