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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.50, 2,055.65 and 548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.50, 2,055.65 and 548.15 is: 822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.50 : 2,055.65 = 548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.50/2,055.65 = 548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.50x = 2,055.65 × 548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.50x = 1,126,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,791.53/1,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.18

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