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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.35, 1,554.84 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.35, 1,554.84 and 549.36 is: 824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.35 : 1,554.84 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.35/1,554.84 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.35x = 1,554.84 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.35x = 854,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,166.90/1,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.21

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