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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.65, 1,508.43 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.65, 1,508.43 and 544.32 is: 816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.65 : 1,508.43 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.65/1,508.43 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.65x = 1,508.43 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.65x = 821,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,068.62/1,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.46

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