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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.68, 2,053.25 and 547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.68, 2,053.25 and 547.75 is: 821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.68 : 2,053.25 = 547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.68/2,053.25 = 547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.68x = 2,053.25 × 547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.68x = 1,124,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,667.69/1,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.12

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