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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.73, 1,704.11 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.73, 1,704.11 and 550.41 is: 825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.73 : 1,704.11 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.73/1,704.11 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.73x = 1,704.11 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.73x = 937,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,959.19/1,135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.86

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