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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.84, 1,687.80 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.84, 1,687.80 and 548.50 is: 821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.84 : 1,687.80 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.84/1,687.80 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.84x = 1,687.80 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.84x = 925,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,758.30/1,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.55

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