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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.05, 1,550.75 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.05, 1,550.75 and 547.02 is: 819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.05 : 1,550.75 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.05/1,550.75 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.05x = 1,550.75 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.05x = 848,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,288.53/1,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.57

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