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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.70 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.70 and 548.68 is: 823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.32 : 1,592.70 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.32/1,592.70 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.32x = 1,592.70 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.32x = 873,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,882.64/1,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.39

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