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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.99, 1,510.68 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.99, 1,510.68 and 545.93 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.99 : 1,510.68 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.99/1,510.68 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.99x = 1,510.68 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.99x = 824,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,725.53/1,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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