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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.84, 1,550.08 and 539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.84, 1,550.08 and 539.54 is: 809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.84 : 1,550.08 = 539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.84/1,550.08 = 539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.84x = 1,550.08 × 539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.84x = 836,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,330.16/1,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.74

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