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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.40, 1,549.08 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.40, 1,549.08 and 547.14 is: 819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.40 : 1,549.08 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.40/1,549.08 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.40x = 1,549.08 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.40x = 847,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,563.63/1,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.38

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