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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.70, 1,552.30 and 548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.70, 1,552.30 and 548.27 is: 820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.70 : 1,552.30 = 548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.70/1,552.30 = 548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.70x = 1,552.30 × 548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.70x = 851,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,070.39/1,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.95

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