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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.22, 2,057.83 and 549.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.22, 2,057.83 and 549.73 is: 825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.22 : 2,057.83 = 549.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.22/2,057.83 = 549.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.22x = 2,057.83 × 549.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.22x = 1,131,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,250.89/1,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.00

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