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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.25, 1,978.88 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.25, 1,978.88 and 549.75 is: 824.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.25 : 1,978.88 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.25/1,978.88 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.25x = 1,978.88 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.25x = 1,087,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,886.53/1,319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.63

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