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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.60, 1,511.40 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.60, 1,511.40 and 545.12 is: 817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.60 : 1,511.40 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.60/1,511.40 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.60x = 1,511.40 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.60x = 823,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,894.37/1,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.68

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