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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.66, 1,551.63 and 547.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.66, 1,551.63 and 547.23 is: 819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.66 : 1,551.63 = 547.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.66/1,551.63 = 547.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.66x = 1,551.63 × 547.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.66x = 849,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,098.48/1,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.86

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