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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.94, 1,545.34 and 543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.94, 1,545.34 and 543.30 is: 815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.94 : 1,545.34 = 543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.94/1,545.34 = 543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.94x = 1,545.34 × 543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.94x = 839,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,583.22/1,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.18

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