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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.98, 1,702.98 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.98, 1,702.98 and 549.66 is: 824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.98 : 1,702.98 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.98/1,702.98 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.98x = 1,702.98 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.98x = 936,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,059.99/1,134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.74

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