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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.46, 2,055.24 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.46, 2,055.24 and 548.52 is: 822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.46 : 2,055.24 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.46/2,055.24 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.46x = 2,055.24 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.46x = 1,127,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,340.24/1,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.60

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