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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.27, 2,053.73 and 547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.27, 2,053.73 and 547.55 is: 821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.27 : 2,053.73 = 547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.27/2,053.73 = 547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.27x = 2,053.73 × 547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.27x = 1,124,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,514.24/1,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.25

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