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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.61, 1,511.85 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.61, 1,511.85 and 545.72 is: 818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.61 : 1,511.85 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.61/1,511.85 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.61x = 1,511.85 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.61x = 825,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,044.89/1,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.81

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