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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.55, 1,589.45 and 547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.55, 1,589.45 and 547.47 is: 819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.55 : 1,589.45 = 547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.55/1,589.45 = 547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.55x = 1,589.45 × 547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.55x = 870,173.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,173.45/1,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.72

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