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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.17, 1,548.77 and 545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.17, 1,548.77 and 545.27 is: 818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.17 : 1,548.77 = 545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.17/1,548.77 = 545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.17x = 1,548.77 × 545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.17x = 844,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,487.35/1,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.17

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