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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.51, 2,045.49 and 541.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.51, 2,045.49 and 541.79 is: 812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.51 : 2,045.49 = 541.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.51/2,045.49 = 541.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.51x = 2,045.49 × 541.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.51x = 1,108,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,221.44/1,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.77

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