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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.59, 1,702.17 and 557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.59, 1,702.17 and 557.25 is: 835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.59 : 1,702.17 = 557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.59/1,702.17 = 557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.59x = 1,702.17 × 557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.59x = 948,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,534.23/1,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.28

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