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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.39, 1,514.37 and 548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.39, 1,514.37 and 548.15 is: 821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.39 : 1,514.37 = 548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.39/1,514.37 = 548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.39x = 1,514.37 × 548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.39x = 830,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,101.92/1,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.57

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