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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.27, 1,703.37 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.27, 1,703.37 and 550.94 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.27 : 1,703.37 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.27/1,703.37 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.27x = 1,703.37 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.27x = 938,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,446.15/1,136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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