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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.65, 1,512.49 and 546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.65, 1,512.49 and 546.31 is: 819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.65 : 1,512.49 = 546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.65/1,512.49 = 546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.65x = 1,512.49 × 546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.65x = 826,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,288.41/1,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.20

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