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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.67, 1,553.69 and 549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.67, 1,553.69 and 549.13 is: 823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.67 : 1,553.69 = 549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.67/1,553.69 = 549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.67x = 1,553.69 × 549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.67x = 853,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,177.79/1,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.79

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