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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.84, 2,055.84 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.84, 2,055.84 and 548.68 is: 822.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.84 : 2,055.84 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.84/2,055.84 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.84x = 2,055.84 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.84x = 1,127,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,998.29/1,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.85

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