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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.81, 1,690.64 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.81, 1,690.64 and 549.28 is: 824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.81 : 1,690.64 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.81/1,690.64 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.81x = 1,690.64 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.81x = 928,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,636.17/1,126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.13

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