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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.88, 2,039.96 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.88, 2,039.96 and 538.33 is: 806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.88 : 2,039.96 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.88/2,039.96 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.88x = 2,039.96 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.88x = 1,098,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,163.88/1,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.95

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