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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.83, 1,524.56 and 547.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.83, 1,524.56 and 547.65 is: 821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.83 : 1,524.56 = 547.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.83/1,524.56 = 547.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.83x = 1,524.56 × 547.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.83x = 834,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,922.55/1,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.91

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