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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.01, 2,044.74 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.01, 2,044.74 and 541.29 is: 812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.01 : 2,044.74 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.01/2,044.74 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.01x = 2,044.74 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.01x = 1,106,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,797.31/1,363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.02

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