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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363, 2,044.03 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363, 2,044.03 and 541.56 is: 812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363 : 2,044.03 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363/2,044.03 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363x = 2,044.03 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363x = 1,106,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,964.89/1,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.15

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