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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.32, 2,052.70 and 548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.32, 2,052.70 and 548.20 is: 821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.32 : 2,052.70 = 548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.32/2,052.70 = 548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.32x = 2,052.70 × 548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.32x = 1,125,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,290.14/1,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.79

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