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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.62, 1,551.76 and 546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.62, 1,551.76 and 546.01 is: 820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.62 : 1,551.76 = 546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.62/1,551.76 = 546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.62x = 1,551.76 × 546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.62x = 847,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,271.23/1,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.51

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