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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.44, 1,811.34 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.44, 1,811.34 and 549.54 is: 824.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.44 : 1,811.34 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.44/1,811.34 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.44x = 1,811.34 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.44x = 995,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,403.78/1,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.39

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