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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.46, 2,054.88 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.46, 2,054.88 and 548.32 is: 822.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.46 : 2,054.88 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.46/2,054.88 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.46x = 2,054.88 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.46x = 1,126,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,731.80/1,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.76

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