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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.56, 1,510 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.56, 1,510 and 544.56 is: 816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.56 : 1,510 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.56/1,510 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.56x = 1,510 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.56x = 822,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,285.60/1,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.93

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