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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.35, 1,517.29 and 549.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.35, 1,517.29 and 549.01 is: 823.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.35 : 1,517.29 = 549.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.35/1,517.29 = 549.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.35x = 1,517.29 × 549.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.35x = 833,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,007.38/1,011.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.66

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