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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.54, 2,044.08 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.54, 2,044.08 and 542.30 is: 812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.54 : 2,044.08 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.54/2,044.08 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.54x = 2,044.08 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.54x = 1,108,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,509.69/1,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.96

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