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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.43, 1,690.52 and 550.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.43, 1,690.52 and 550.31 is: 825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.43 : 1,690.52 = 550.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.43/1,690.52 = 550.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.43x = 1,690.52 × 550.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.43x = 930,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,298.86/1,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.15

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