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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.18, 1,509.43 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.18, 1,509.43 and 545.07 is: 816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.18 : 1,509.43 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.18/1,509.43 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.18x = 1,509.43 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.18x = 822,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,743.65/1,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.88

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