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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.81, 2,322.09 and 1,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.81, 2,322.09 and 1,028.16 is: 1,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.81 : 2,322.09 = 1,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.81/2,322.09 = 1,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.81x = 2,322.09 × 1,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.81x = 2,387,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,480.05/1,548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.49

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