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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.30, 1,542.59 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.30, 1,542.59 and 542.70 is: 813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.30 : 1,542.59 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.30/1,542.59 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.30x = 1,542.59 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.30x = 837,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,153.17/1,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.32

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