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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.84, 1,547.43 and 546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.84, 1,547.43 and 546.23 is: 818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.84 : 1,547.43 = 546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.84/1,547.43 = 546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.84x = 1,547.43 × 546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.84x = 845,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,244.95/1,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.37

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