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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.03, 2,320.83 and 807.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.03, 2,320.83 and 807.31 is: 1,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.03 : 2,320.83 = 807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.03/2,320.83 = 807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.03x = 2,320.83 × 807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.03x = 1,873,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,629.27/1,548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.33

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