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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.79, 1,514.38 and 548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.79, 1,514.38 and 548.27 is: 821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.79 : 1,514.38 = 548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.79/1,514.38 = 548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.79x = 1,514.38 × 548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.79x = 830,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,295.49/1,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.43

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