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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.25, 1,602.48 and 548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.25, 1,602.48 and 548.81 is: 822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.25 : 1,602.48 = 548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.25/1,602.48 = 548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.25x = 1,602.48 × 548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.25x = 879,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,457.05/1,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.50

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