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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.72, 2,119.68 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.72, 2,119.68 and 547.56 is: 820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.72 : 2,119.68 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.72/2,119.68 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.72x = 2,119.68 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.72x = 1,160,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,651.98/1,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.99

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