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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.28, 1,550.92 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.28, 1,550.92 and 547.08 is: 820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.28 : 1,550.92 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.28/1,550.92 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.28x = 1,550.92 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.28x = 848,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,477.31/1,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.36

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