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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.56, 1,592.44 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.56, 1,592.44 and 549.48 is: 822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.56 : 1,592.44 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.56/1,592.44 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.56x = 1,592.44 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.56x = 875,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,013.93/1,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.72

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