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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.08, 2,039.30 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.08, 2,039.30 and 538.04 is: 807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.08 : 2,039.30 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.08/2,039.30 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.08x = 2,039.30 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.08x = 1,097,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,230.91/1,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.33

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