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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.98, 1,509.06 and 545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.98, 1,509.06 and 545.01 is: 816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.98 : 1,509.06 = 545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.98/1,509.06 = 545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.98x = 1,509.06 × 545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.98x = 822,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,452.79/1,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.75

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