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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.85, 2,042.02 and 539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.85, 2,042.02 and 539.70 is: 809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.85 : 2,042.02 = 539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.85/2,042.02 = 539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.85x = 2,042.02 × 539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.85x = 1,102,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,078.19/1,361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.25

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