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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.75, 1,557.17 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.75, 1,557.17 and 545.06 is: 817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.75 : 1,557.17 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.75/1,557.17 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.75x = 1,557.17 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.75x = 848,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,740.57/1,038.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.08

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