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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.08, 2,120.08 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.08, 2,120.08 and 548 is: 821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.08 : 2,120.08 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.08/2,120.08 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.08x = 2,120.08 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.08x = 1,161,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,803.84/1,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.60

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