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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.24, 1,517.14 and 548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.24, 1,517.14 and 548.82 is: 823.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.24 : 1,517.14 = 548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.24/1,517.14 = 548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.24x = 1,517.14 × 548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.24x = 832,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,636.77/1,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.38

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