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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.85, 1,554.60 and 542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.85, 1,554.60 and 542.56 is: 814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.85 : 1,554.60 = 542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.85/1,554.60 = 542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.85x = 1,554.60 × 542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.85x = 843,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,463.78/1,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.27

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