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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.79, 1,507.37 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.79, 1,507.37 and 543.69 is: 814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.79 : 1,507.37 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.79/1,507.37 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.79x = 1,507.37 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.79x = 819,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,542.00/1,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.82

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