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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.12, 1,700.06 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.12, 1,700.06 and 548.28 is: 821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.12 : 1,700.06 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.12/1,700.06 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.12x = 1,700.06 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.12x = 932,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,108.90/1,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.88

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