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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.93, 1,549.66 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.93, 1,549.66 and 546.50 is: 818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.93 : 1,549.66 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.93/1,549.66 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.93x = 1,549.66 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.93x = 846,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,889.19/1,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.31

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