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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.48, 1,553.91 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.48, 1,553.91 and 548.88 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.48 : 1,553.91 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.48/1,553.91 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.48x = 1,553.91 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.48x = 852,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,903.78/1,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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