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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.50, 1,543.33 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.50, 1,543.33 and 541.98 is: 812.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.50 : 1,543.33 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.50/1,543.33 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.50x = 1,543.33 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.50x = 836,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,453.99/1,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.49

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