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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.22, 1,547.67 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.22, 1,547.67 and 545.50 is: 817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.22 : 1,547.67 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.22/1,547.67 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.22x = 1,547.67 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.22x = 844,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,253.99/1,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.90

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