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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.08, 1,700.30 and 548.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.08, 1,700.30 and 548.31 is: 821.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.08 : 1,700.30 = 548.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.08/1,700.30 = 548.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.08x = 1,700.30 × 548.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.08x = 932,295.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,295.23/1,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.35

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