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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.84, 1,692.33 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.84, 1,692.33 and 551.50 is: 826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.84 : 1,692.33 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.84/1,692.33 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.84x = 1,692.33 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.84x = 933,320.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,320.00/1,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.06

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