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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.13, 1,508.86 and 543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.13, 1,508.86 and 543.45 is: 814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.13 : 1,508.86 = 543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.13/1,508.86 = 543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.13x = 1,508.86 × 543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.13x = 819,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,987.25/1,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.99

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