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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.54, 1,552.82 and 541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.54, 1,552.82 and 541.43 is: 812.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.54 : 1,552.82 = 541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.54/1,552.82 = 541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.54x = 1,552.82 × 541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.54x = 840,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,732.86/1,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.67

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