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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.91, 2,044.67 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.91, 2,044.67 and 541.22 is: 811.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.91 : 2,044.67 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.91/2,044.67 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.91x = 2,044.67 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.91x = 1,106,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,616.30/1,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.95

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