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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.96, 2,052.62 and 547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.96, 2,052.62 and 547.62 is: 821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.96 : 2,052.62 = 547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.96/2,052.62 = 547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.96x = 2,052.62 × 547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.96x = 1,124,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,055.76/1,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.10

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