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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.32, 1,691.20 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.32, 1,691.20 and 550.40 is: 824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.32 : 1,691.20 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.32/1,691.20 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.32x = 1,691.20 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.32x = 930,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,836.48/1,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.98

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