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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.63, 2,553.94 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.63, 2,553.94 and 548.38 is: 822.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.63 : 2,553.94 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.63/2,553.94 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.63x = 2,553.94 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.63x = 1,400,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,529.62/1,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.57

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