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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.97, 2,320.68 and 816.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.97, 2,320.68 and 816.91 is: 1,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.97 : 2,320.68 = 816.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.97/2,320.68 = 816.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.97x = 2,320.68 × 816.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.97x = 1,895,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,775.10/1,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.90

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