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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.96, 2,042.40 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.96, 2,042.40 and 539.26 is: 809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.96 : 2,042.40 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.96/2,042.40 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.96x = 2,042.40 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.96x = 1,101,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,384.62/1,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.27

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