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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.44, 2,054.97 and 547.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.44, 2,054.97 and 547.59 is: 821.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.44 : 2,054.97 = 547.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.44/2,054.97 = 547.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.44x = 2,054.97 × 547.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.44x = 1,125,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,281.02/1,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.71

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