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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.30, 2,320.52 and 1,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.30, 2,320.52 and 1,111.04 is: 1,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.30 : 2,320.52 = 1,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.30/2,320.52 = 1,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.30x = 2,320.52 × 1,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.30x = 2,578,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,190.54/1,553.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.81

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