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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.91, 2,044.54 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.91, 2,044.54 and 542.16 is: 812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.91 : 2,044.54 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.91/2,044.54 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.91x = 2,044.54 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.91x = 1,108,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,468.48/1,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.72

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