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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.94, 2,040.47 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.94, 2,040.47 and 539.31 is: 808.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.94 : 2,040.47 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.94/2,040.47 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.94x = 2,040.47 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.94x = 1,100,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,445.88/1,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.59

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