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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.66, 1,594.53 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.66, 1,594.53 and 549.66 is: 824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.66 : 1,594.53 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.66/1,594.53 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.66x = 1,594.53 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.66x = 876,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,449.36/1,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.77

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