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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.04, 2,043.84 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.04, 2,043.84 and 541.28 is: 811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.04 : 2,043.84 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.04/2,043.84 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.04x = 2,043.84 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.04x = 1,106,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,289.72/1,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.63

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