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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.30, 2,055.48 and 548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.30, 2,055.48 and 548.43 is: 822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.30 : 2,055.48 = 548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.30/2,055.48 = 548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.30x = 2,055.48 × 548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.30x = 1,127,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,286.90/1,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.06

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