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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.78, 1,510.80 and 544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.78, 1,510.80 and 544.87 is: 817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.78 : 1,510.80 = 544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.78/1,510.80 = 544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.78x = 1,510.80 × 544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.78x = 823,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,189.60/1,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.65

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