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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.85, 2,043.52 and 540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.85, 2,043.52 and 540.70 is: 810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.85 : 2,043.52 = 540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.85/2,043.52 = 540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.85x = 2,043.52 × 540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.85x = 1,104,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,931.26/1,362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.75

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