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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.57, 1,510.29 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.57, 1,510.29 and 545.24 is: 817.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.57 : 1,510.29 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.57/1,510.29 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.57x = 1,510.29 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.57x = 823,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,462.97/1,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.28

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