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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.95, 2,042.92 and 539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.95, 2,042.92 and 539.80 is: 809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.95 : 2,042.92 = 539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.95/2,042.92 = 539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.95x = 2,042.92 × 539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.95x = 1,102,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,763.78/1,361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.70

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