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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.72, 1,593.12 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.72, 1,593.12 and 548.64 is: 822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.72 : 1,593.12 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.72/1,593.12 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.72x = 1,593.12 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.72x = 874,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,049.36/1,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.46

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