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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.08, 2,040.80 and 539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.08, 2,040.80 and 539.05 is: 808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.08 : 2,040.80 = 539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.08/2,040.80 = 539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.08x = 2,040.80 × 539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.08x = 1,100,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,083.04/1,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.84

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