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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.92, 2,040.88 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.92, 2,040.88 and 539.31 is: 808.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.92 : 2,040.88 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.92/2,040.88 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.92x = 2,040.88 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.92x = 1,100,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,666.99/1,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.77

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