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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.97, 1,506.69 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.97, 1,506.69 and 542.46 is: 813.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.97 : 1,506.69 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.97/1,506.69 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.97x = 1,506.69 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.97x = 817,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,319.06/1,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.28

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