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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.98, 1,518.23 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.98, 1,518.23 and 549.64 is: 824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.98 : 1,518.23 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.98/1,518.23 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.98x = 1,518.23 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.98x = 834,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,483.21/1,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.60

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