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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,688.60 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,688.60 and 548.40 is: 821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,688.60 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,688.60 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,688.60 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 926,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,028.24/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.82

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