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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.60, 1,705.08 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.60, 1,705.08 and 551.06 is: 826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.60 : 1,705.08 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.60/1,705.08 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.60x = 1,705.08 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.60x = 939,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,601.38/1,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.68

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