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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.62, 1,554.76 and 548.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.62, 1,554.76 and 548.01 is: 823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.62 : 1,554.76 = 548.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.62/1,554.76 = 548.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.62x = 1,554.76 × 548.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.62x = 852,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,024.03/1,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.52

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