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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.64, 2,553.96 and 548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.64, 2,553.96 and 548.48 is: 822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.64 : 2,553.96 = 548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.64/2,553.96 = 548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.64x = 2,553.96 × 548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.64x = 1,400,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,795.98/1,702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.72

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