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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.26, 2,281.99 and 548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.26, 2,281.99 and 548.13 is: 821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.26 : 2,281.99 = 548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.26/2,281.99 = 548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.26x = 2,281.99 × 548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.26x = 1,250,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,827.18/1,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.69

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