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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.92, 2,054.84 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.92, 2,054.84 and 547.98 is: 821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.92 : 2,054.84 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.92/2,054.84 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.92x = 2,054.84 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.92x = 1,126,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,011.22/1,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.95

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