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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.60, 1,988.82 and 546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.60, 1,988.82 and 546.17 is: 818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.60 : 1,988.82 = 546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.60/1,988.82 = 546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.60x = 1,988.82 × 546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.60x = 1,086,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,223.88/1,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.80

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