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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.82, 1,550.88 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.82, 1,550.88 and 546.84 is: 819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.82 : 1,550.88 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.82/1,550.88 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.82x = 1,550.88 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.82x = 848,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,083.22/1,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.55

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