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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.31, 2,044.80 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.31, 2,044.80 and 541.06 is: 811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.31 : 2,044.80 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.31/2,044.80 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.31x = 2,044.80 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.31x = 1,106,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,354.38/1,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.52

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