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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.66, 1,514.19 and 548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.66, 1,514.19 and 548.15 is: 821.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.66 : 1,514.19 = 548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.66/1,514.19 = 548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.66x = 1,514.19 × 548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.66x = 830,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,002.77/1,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.24

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