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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.52, 1,545.45 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.52, 1,545.45 and 544.92 is: 816.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.52 : 1,545.45 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.52/1,545.45 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.52x = 1,545.45 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.52x = 842,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,146.61/1,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.41

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