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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.33, 1,702.25 and 550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.33, 1,702.25 and 550.17 is: 824.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.33 : 1,702.25 = 550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.33/1,702.25 = 550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.33x = 1,702.25 × 550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.33x = 936,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,526.88/1,135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.89

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