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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.02, 2,053.50 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.02, 2,053.50 and 548.08 is: 821.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.02 : 2,053.50 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.02/2,053.50 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.02x = 2,053.50 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.02x = 1,125,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,482.28/1,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.51

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