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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.15, 1,700.34 and 549.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.15, 1,700.34 and 549.31 is: 822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.15 : 1,700.34 = 549.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.15/1,700.34 = 549.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.15x = 1,700.34 × 549.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.15x = 934,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,013.77/1,135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.81

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