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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.10, 1,990.82 and 548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.10, 1,990.82 and 548.67 is: 822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.10 : 1,990.82 = 548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.10/1,990.82 = 548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.10x = 1,990.82 × 548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.10x = 1,092,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,300.47/1,328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.45

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