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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.60, 1,507.82 and 542.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.60, 1,507.82 and 542.83 is: 814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.60 : 1,507.82 = 542.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.60/1,507.82 = 542.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.60x = 1,507.82 × 542.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.60x = 818,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,489.93/1,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.74

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