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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.98, 2,041.50 and 539.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.98, 2,041.50 and 539.11 is: 808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.98 : 2,041.50 = 539.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.98/2,041.50 = 539.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.98x = 2,041.50 × 539.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.98x = 1,100,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,582.86/1,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.08

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