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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.99, 2,039.97 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.99, 2,039.97 and 538.45 is: 807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.99 : 2,039.97 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.99/2,039.97 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.99x = 2,039.97 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.99x = 1,098,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,415.74/1,359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.66

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