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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.16, 1,690.50 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.16, 1,690.50 and 549.44 is: 824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.16 : 1,690.50 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.16/1,690.50 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.16x = 1,690.50 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.16x = 928,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,828.32/1,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.77

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