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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.75, 1,551.42 and 540.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.75, 1,551.42 and 540.86 is: 810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.75 : 1,551.42 = 540.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.75/1,551.42 = 540.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.75x = 1,551.42 × 540.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.75x = 839,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,093.26/1,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.91

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