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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.83, 1,702.55 and 550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.83, 1,702.55 and 550.12 is: 825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.83 : 1,702.55 = 550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.83/1,702.55 = 550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.83x = 1,702.55 × 550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.83x = 936,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,599.80/1,134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.32

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