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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.93, 2,054.83 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.93, 2,054.83 and 547.98 is: 821.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.93 : 2,054.83 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.93/2,054.83 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.93x = 2,054.83 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.93x = 1,126,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,005.74/1,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.94

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