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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.95, 1,551.14 and 540.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.95, 1,551.14 and 540.59 is: 810.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.95 : 1,551.14 = 540.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.95/1,551.14 = 540.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.95x = 1,551.14 × 540.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.95x = 838,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,523.76/1,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.99

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