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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.44, 1,504.27 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.44, 1,504.27 and 540.07 is: 810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.44 : 1,504.27 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.44/1,504.27 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.44x = 1,504.27 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.44x = 812,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,408.01/1,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.43

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