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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.25, 1,554.97 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.25, 1,554.97 and 549.30 is: 824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.25 : 1,554.97 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.25/1,554.97 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.25x = 1,554.97 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.25x = 854,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,141.76/1,036.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.26

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