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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.06, 2,040.19 and 539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.06, 2,040.19 and 539 is: 807.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.06 : 2,040.19 = 539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.06/2,040.19 = 539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.06x = 2,040.19 × 539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.06x = 1,099,662.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,662.41/1,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.95

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