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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.48, 1,514.08 and 548.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.48, 1,514.08 and 548.11 is: 820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.48 : 1,514.08 = 548.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.48/1,514.08 = 548.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.48x = 1,514.08 × 548.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.48x = 829,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,877.63/1,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.46

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