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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.87, 1,726.34 and 549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.87, 1,726.34 and 549.67 is: 824.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.87 : 1,726.34 = 549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.87/1,726.34 = 549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.87x = 1,726.34 × 549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.87x = 948,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,917.31/1,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.52

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