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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.48, 1,505.80 and 541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.48, 1,505.80 and 541.26 is: 812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.48 : 1,505.80 = 541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.48/1,505.80 = 541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.48x = 1,505.80 × 541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.48x = 815,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,029.31/1,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.20

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