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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.50, 1,509.41 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.50, 1,509.41 and 544.60 is: 815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.50 : 1,509.41 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.50/1,509.41 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.50x = 1,509.41 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.50x = 822,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,024.69/1,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.91

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