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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.19, 1,542.52 and 541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.19, 1,542.52 and 541.93 is: 812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.19 : 1,542.52 = 541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.19/1,542.52 = 541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.19x = 1,542.52 × 541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.19x = 835,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,937.86/1,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.23

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