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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010, 1,513.14 and 547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010, 1,513.14 and 547.10 is: 819.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010 : 1,513.14 = 547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010/1,513.14 = 547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010x = 1,513.14 × 547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010x = 827,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,838.89/1,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.64

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