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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.94, 1,545.04 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.94, 1,545.04 and 543.02 is: 814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.94 : 1,545.04 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.94/1,545.04 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.94x = 1,545.04 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.94x = 838,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,987.62/1,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.60

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