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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.62, 1,508.84 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.62, 1,508.84 and 543.11 is: 814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.62 : 1,508.84 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.62/1,508.84 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.62x = 1,508.84 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.62x = 819,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,466.09/1,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.89

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