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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.90, 1,508.50 and 542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.90, 1,508.50 and 542.02 is: 814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.90 : 1,508.50 = 542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.90/1,508.50 = 542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.90x = 1,508.50 × 542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.90x = 817,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,637.17/1,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.46

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