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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.47, 2,138.54 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.47, 2,138.54 and 548.10 is: 822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.47 : 2,138.54 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.47/2,138.54 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.47x = 2,138.54 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.47x = 1,172,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,131.03/1,425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.28

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