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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.50, 1,551.90 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.50, 1,551.90 and 541.86 is: 811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.50 : 1,551.90 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.50/1,551.90 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.50x = 1,551.90 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.50x = 840,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,912.53/1,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.30

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