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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.27, 1,506.96 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.27, 1,506.96 and 542.03 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.27 : 1,506.96 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.27/1,506.96 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.27x = 1,506.96 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.27x = 816,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,809.99/1,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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