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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.21, 2,044.38 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.21, 2,044.38 and 541.24 is: 811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.21 : 2,044.38 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.21/2,044.38 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.21x = 2,044.38 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.21x = 1,106,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,500.23/1,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.69

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