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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.30, 1,551.72 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.30, 1,551.72 and 548.10 is: 821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.30 : 1,551.72 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.30/1,551.72 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.30x = 1,551.72 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.30x = 850,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,497.73/1,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.50

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