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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.44, 1,704.96 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.44, 1,704.96 and 552.36 is: 827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.44 : 1,704.96 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.44/1,704.96 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.44x = 1,704.96 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.44x = 941,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,751.71/1,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.23

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