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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.73, 1,516.11 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.73, 1,516.11 and 549.76 is: 823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.73 : 1,516.11 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.73/1,516.11 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.73x = 1,516.11 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.73x = 833,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,496.63/1,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.83

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