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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.28, 1,992.91 and 548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.28, 1,992.91 and 548.35 is: 822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.28 : 1,992.91 = 548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.28/1,992.91 = 548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.28x = 1,992.91 × 548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.28x = 1,092,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,799.49/1,328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.72

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