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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.61, 1,544.68 and 543.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.61, 1,544.68 and 543.18 is: 813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.61 : 1,544.68 = 543.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.61/1,544.68 = 543.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.61x = 1,544.68 × 543.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.61x = 839,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,042.17/1,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.33

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