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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.07, 2,053.97 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.07, 2,053.97 and 547.56 is: 820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.07 : 2,053.97 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.07/2,053.97 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.07x = 2,053.97 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.07x = 1,124,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,669.08/1,370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.88

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