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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.52, 1,549.58 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.52, 1,549.58 and 545.72 is: 819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.52 : 1,549.58 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.52/1,549.58 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.52x = 1,549.58 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.52x = 845,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,636.80/1,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.00

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