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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.28, 2,044.62 and 541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.28, 2,044.62 and 541.34 is: 811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.28 : 2,044.62 = 541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.28/2,044.62 = 541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.28x = 2,044.62 × 541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.28x = 1,106,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,824.37/1,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.88

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