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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.44, 1,693.20 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.44, 1,693.20 and 551 is: 826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.44 : 1,693.20 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.44/1,693.20 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.44x = 1,693.20 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.44x = 932,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,953.20/1,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.76

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