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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.75, 1,511.87 and 545.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.75, 1,511.87 and 545.53 is: 818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.75 : 1,511.87 = 545.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.75/1,511.87 = 545.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.75x = 1,511.87 × 545.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.75x = 824,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,770.44/1,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.43

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