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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.81, 1,550.48 and 547.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.81, 1,550.48 and 547.65 is: 819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.81 : 1,550.48 = 547.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.81/1,550.48 = 547.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.81x = 1,550.48 × 547.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.81x = 849,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,117.63/1,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.76

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