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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.99, 1,507.68 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.99, 1,507.68 and 543.93 is: 815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.99 : 1,507.68 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.99/1,507.68 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.99x = 1,507.68 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.99x = 820,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,072.38/1,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.19

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