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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.12, 1,572.61 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.12, 1,572.61 and 554.40 is: 831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.12 : 1,572.61 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.12/1,572.61 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.12x = 1,572.61 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.12x = 871,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,850.38/1,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.82

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