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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.76, 1,511.64 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.76, 1,511.64 and 545.52 is: 818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.76 : 1,511.64 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.76/1,511.64 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.76x = 1,511.64 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.76x = 824,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,629.85/1,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.28

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