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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,690.20 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,690.20 and 549 is: 823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,690.20 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,690.20 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,690.20 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 927,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,919.80/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.76

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