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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.09, 1,700.73 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.09, 1,700.73 and 549.09 is: 823.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.09 : 1,700.73 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.09/1,700.73 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.09x = 1,700.73 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.09x = 933,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,853.84/1,134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.44

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