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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.66, 1,545.03 and 543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.66, 1,545.03 and 543.66 is: 815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.66 : 1,545.03 = 543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.66/1,545.03 = 543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.66x = 1,545.03 × 543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.66x = 839,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,971.01/1,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.78

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