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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.12, 1,604.76 and 549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.12, 1,604.76 and 549.82 is: 825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.12 : 1,604.76 = 549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.12/1,604.76 = 549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.12x = 1,604.76 × 549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.12x = 882,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,329.14/1,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.29

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