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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.32, 2,040.78 and 538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.32, 2,040.78 and 538.74 is: 808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.32 : 2,040.78 = 538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.32/2,040.78 = 538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.32x = 2,040.78 × 538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.32x = 1,099,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,449.82/1,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.23

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