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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.08, 1,554.24 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.08, 1,554.24 and 549.76 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.08 : 1,554.24 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.08/1,554.24 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.08x = 1,554.24 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.08x = 854,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,458.98/1,037.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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