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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.56, 1,549.31 and 540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.56, 1,549.31 and 540.11 is: 809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.56 : 1,549.31 = 540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.56/1,549.31 = 540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.56x = 1,549.31 × 540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.56x = 836,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,799.00/1,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.63

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