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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,512.57 and 545.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,512.57 and 545.77 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,512.57 = 545.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,512.57 = 545.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,512.57 × 545.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 825,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,515.33/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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