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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.43, 1,549.05 and 546.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.43, 1,549.05 and 546.41 is: 818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.43 : 1,549.05 = 546.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.43/1,549.05 = 546.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.43x = 1,549.05 × 546.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.43x = 846,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,408.67/1,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.24

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