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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.98, 2,055.74 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.98, 2,055.74 and 548.32 is: 822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.98 : 2,055.74 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.98/2,055.74 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.98x = 2,055.74 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.98x = 1,127,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,199.59/1,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.78

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