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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.75, 1,505.28 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.75, 1,505.28 and 539.87 is: 811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.75 : 1,505.28 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.75/1,505.28 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.75x = 1,505.28 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.75x = 812,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,647.99/1,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.23

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