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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.06, 1,511.22 and 545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.06, 1,511.22 and 545.15 is: 818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.06 : 1,511.22 = 545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.06/1,511.22 = 545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.06x = 1,511.22 × 545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.06x = 823,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,841.58/1,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.07

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