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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.96, 2,057.13 and 549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.96, 2,057.13 and 549.82 is: 825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.96 : 2,057.13 = 549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.96/2,057.13 = 549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.96x = 2,057.13 × 549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.96x = 1,131,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,051.22/1,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.01

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