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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.02, 1,934.46 and 549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.02, 1,934.46 and 549.95 is: 824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.02 : 1,934.46 = 549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.02/1,934.46 = 549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.02x = 1,934.46 × 549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.02x = 1,063,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,846.60/1,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.68

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