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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.50, 2,040.29 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.50, 2,040.29 and 539.06 is: 808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.50 : 2,040.29 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.50/2,040.29 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.50x = 2,040.29 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.50x = 1,099,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,827.85/1,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.40

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