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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.62, 1,550.84 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.62, 1,550.84 and 546.46 is: 819.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.62 : 1,550.84 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.62/1,550.84 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.62x = 1,550.84 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.62x = 847,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,472.03/1,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.11

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