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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.51, 1,512.41 and 546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.51, 1,512.41 and 546.59 is: 818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.51 : 1,512.41 = 546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.51/1,512.41 = 546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.51x = 1,512.41 × 546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.51x = 826,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,669.23/1,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.88

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