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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.09, 2,053.65 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.09, 2,053.65 and 547.46 is: 820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.09 : 2,053.65 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.09/2,053.65 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.09x = 2,053.65 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.09x = 1,124,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,278.22/1,370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.59

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