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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.84, 2,045.76 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.84, 2,045.76 and 541.89 is: 812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.84 : 2,045.76 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.84/2,045.76 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.84x = 2,045.76 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.84x = 1,108,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,574.85/1,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.84

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