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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.20, 1,692.60 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.20, 1,692.60 and 552.40 is: 827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.20 : 1,692.60 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.20/1,692.60 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.20x = 1,692.60 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.20x = 934,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,992.24/1,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.28

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