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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.55, 2,055.81 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.55, 2,055.81 and 548.39 is: 823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.55 : 2,055.81 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.55/2,055.81 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.55x = 2,055.81 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.55x = 1,127,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,385.65/1,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.18

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