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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.99, 1,504.34 and 541.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.99, 1,504.34 and 541.61 is: 810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.99 : 1,504.34 = 541.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.99/1,504.34 = 541.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.99x = 1,504.34 × 541.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.99x = 814,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,763.03/1,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.72

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