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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.08, 1,850.64 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.08, 1,850.64 and 550.08 is: 824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.08 : 1,850.64 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.08/1,850.64 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.08x = 1,850.64 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.08x = 1,018,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,000.05/1,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.91

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