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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.19, 1,545.53 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.19, 1,545.53 and 543.93 is: 815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.19 : 1,545.53 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.19/1,545.53 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.19x = 1,545.53 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.19x = 840,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,657.41/1,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.23

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