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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.32, 1,553.04 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.32, 1,553.04 and 548.10 is: 822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.32 : 1,553.04 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.32/1,553.04 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.32x = 1,553.04 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.32x = 851,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,221.22/1,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.19

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