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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.37, 1,693.15 and 544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.37, 1,693.15 and 544.55 is: 816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.37 : 1,693.15 = 544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.37/1,693.15 = 544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.37x = 1,693.15 × 544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.37x = 921,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,995.01/1,129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.38

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