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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.12, 1,503.59 and 539.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.12, 1,503.59 and 539.61 is: 809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.12 : 1,503.59 = 539.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.12/1,503.59 = 539.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.12x = 1,503.59 × 539.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.12x = 811,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,349.50/1,002.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.63

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