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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.62, 2,042.58 and 540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.62, 2,042.58 and 540.38 is: 810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.62 : 2,042.58 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.62/2,042.58 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.62x = 2,042.58 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.62x = 1,103,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,769.38/1,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.03

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