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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.07, 2,053.62 and 548.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.07, 2,053.62 and 548.01 is: 821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.07 : 2,053.62 = 548.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.07/2,053.62 = 548.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.07x = 2,053.62 × 548.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.07x = 1,125,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,404.30/1,370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.42

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