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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.43, 2,044.97 and 541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.43, 2,044.97 and 541.49 is: 812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.43 : 2,044.97 = 541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.43/2,044.97 = 541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.43x = 2,044.97 × 541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.43x = 1,107,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,328.10/1,363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.16

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