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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.96, 2,055.98 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.96, 2,055.98 and 549.02 is: 823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.96 : 2,055.98 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.96/2,055.98 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.96x = 2,055.98 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.96x = 1,128,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,774.14/1,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.35

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