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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.20, 2,040.08 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.20, 2,040.08 and 538.24 is: 807.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.20 : 2,040.08 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.20/2,040.08 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.20x = 2,040.08 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.20x = 1,098,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,052.66/1,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.27

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