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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.26, 1,601.46 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.26, 1,601.46 and 547.50 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.26 : 1,601.46 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.26/1,601.46 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.26x = 1,601.46 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.26x = 876,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,799.35/1,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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