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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.78, 2,057.69 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.78, 2,057.69 and 549.64 is: 825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.78 : 2,057.69 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.78/2,057.69 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.78x = 2,057.69 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.78x = 1,130,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,988.73/1,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.07

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