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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.08, 1,978.56 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.08, 1,978.56 and 549.12 is: 824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.08 : 1,978.56 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.08/1,978.56 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.08x = 1,978.56 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.08x = 1,086,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,466.87/1,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.28

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