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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.08, 1,689.20 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.08, 1,689.20 and 548.52 is: 822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.08 : 1,689.20 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.08/1,689.20 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.08x = 1,689.20 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.08x = 926,559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,559.98/1,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.82

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