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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.10, 1,508.88 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.10, 1,508.88 and 542.22 is: 814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.10 : 1,508.88 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.10/1,508.88 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.10x = 1,508.88 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.10x = 818,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,144.91/1,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.80

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