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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.42, 1,544.40 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.42, 1,544.40 and 542.34 is: 813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.42 : 1,544.40 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.42/1,544.40 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.42x = 1,544.40 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.42x = 837,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,589.90/1,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.65

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