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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.50, 1,505.48 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.50, 1,505.48 and 541.27 is: 812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.50 : 1,505.48 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.50/1,505.48 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.50x = 1,505.48 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.50x = 814,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,874.98/1,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.03

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