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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.77, 2,041.67 and 539.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.77, 2,041.67 and 539.63 is: 809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.77 : 2,041.67 = 539.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.77/2,041.67 = 539.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.77x = 2,041.67 × 539.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.77x = 1,101,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,746.38/1,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.65

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