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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.82, 2,050.20 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.82, 2,050.20 and 544.95 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.82 : 2,050.20 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.82/2,050.20 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.82x = 2,050.20 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.82x = 1,117,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,256.49/1,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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