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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.53, 1,507.22 and 541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.53, 1,507.22 and 541.75 is: 812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.53 : 1,507.22 = 541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.53/1,507.22 = 541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.53x = 1,507.22 × 541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.53x = 816,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,533.73/1,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.85

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