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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.50, 1,977.75 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.50, 1,977.75 and 549 is: 823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.50 : 1,977.75 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.50/1,977.75 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.50x = 1,977.75 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.50x = 1,085,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,784.75/1,318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.50

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