Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.27, 2,282 and 548.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,522.27, 2,282 and 548.13 is: 821.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,522.27 : 2,282 = 548.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,522.27/2,282 = 548.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,522.27x = 2,282 × 548.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,522.27x = 1,250,832.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,832.66/1,522.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821.69
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