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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.67, 1,510.37 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.67, 1,510.37 and 544.42 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.67 : 1,510.37 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.67/1,510.37 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.67x = 1,510.37 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.67x = 822,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,275.64/1,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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