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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.17, 1,508.04 and 543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.17, 1,508.04 and 543.66 is: 814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.17 : 1,508.04 = 543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.17/1,508.04 = 543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.17x = 1,508.04 × 543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.17x = 819,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,861.03/1,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.83

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