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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.39, 1,703.10 and 550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.39, 1,703.10 and 550.27 is: 825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.39 : 1,703.10 = 550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.39/1,703.10 = 550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.39x = 1,703.10 × 550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.39x = 937,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,164.84/1,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.41

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