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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.06, 1,510.75 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.06, 1,510.75 and 545.06 is: 817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.06 : 1,510.75 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.06/1,510.75 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.06x = 1,510.75 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.06x = 823,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,449.40/1,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.68

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