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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.89, 2,041.94 and 539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.89, 2,041.94 and 539.75 is: 809.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.89 : 2,041.94 = 539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.89/2,041.94 = 539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.89x = 2,041.94 × 539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.89x = 1,102,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,124.21/1,360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.86

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