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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.52, 1,700.64 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.52, 1,700.64 and 548.58 is: 823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.52 : 1,700.64 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.52/1,700.64 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.52x = 1,700.64 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.52x = 932,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,937.09/1,133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.04

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