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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.73, 2,055.58 and 548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.73, 2,055.58 and 548.23 is: 822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.73 : 2,055.58 = 548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.73/2,055.58 = 548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.73x = 2,055.58 × 548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.73x = 1,126,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,920.35/1,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.73

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