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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.64, 1,695.84 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.64, 1,695.84 and 551.76 is: 827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.64 : 1,695.84 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.64/1,695.84 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.64x = 1,695.84 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.64x = 935,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,696.68/1,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.58

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