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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.92, 1,602.72 and 547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.92, 1,602.72 and 547.90 is: 822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.92 : 1,602.72 = 547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.92/1,602.72 = 547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.92x = 1,602.72 × 547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.92x = 878,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,130.29/1,067.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.28

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