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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.26, 1,510.98 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.26, 1,510.98 and 545.04 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.26 : 1,510.98 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.26/1,510.98 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.26x = 1,510.98 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.26x = 823,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,544.54/1,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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