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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.67, 2,053.97 and 547.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.67, 2,053.97 and 547.79 is: 821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.67 : 2,053.97 = 547.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.67/2,053.97 = 547.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.67x = 2,053.97 × 547.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.67x = 1,125,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,141.49/1,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.47

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