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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.71, 2,042.13 and 539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.71, 2,042.13 and 539.74 is: 809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.71 : 2,042.13 = 539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.71/2,042.13 = 539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.71x = 2,042.13 × 539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.71x = 1,102,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,219.25/1,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.44

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