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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.22, 2,040.34 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.22, 2,040.34 and 538.28 is: 807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.22 : 2,040.34 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.22/2,040.34 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.22x = 2,040.34 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.22x = 1,098,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,274.22/1,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.42

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