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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.28, 1,681.88 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.28, 1,681.88 and 544 is: 815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.28 : 1,681.88 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.28/1,681.88 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.28x = 1,681.88 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.28x = 914,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,942.72/1,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.98

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