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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.82, 2,057.22 and 549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.82, 2,057.22 and 549.32 is: 824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.82 : 2,057.22 = 549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.82/2,057.22 = 549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.82x = 2,057.22 × 549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.82x = 1,130,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,061.80/1,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.37

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