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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.24, 1,701.96 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.24, 1,701.96 and 550.42 is: 825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.24 : 1,701.96 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.24/1,701.96 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.24x = 1,701.96 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.24x = 936,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,792.82/1,135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.19

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