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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.56, 2,139.22 and 548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.56, 2,139.22 and 548.12 is: 822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.56 : 2,139.22 = 548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.56/2,139.22 = 548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.56x = 2,139.22 × 548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.56x = 1,172,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,549.27/1,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.52

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