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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.04, 1,702.31 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.04, 1,702.31 and 550.02 is: 824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.04 : 1,702.31 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.04/1,702.31 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.04x = 1,702.31 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.04x = 936,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,304.55/1,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.91

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