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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.94, 2,045.80 and 542.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.94, 2,045.80 and 542.00 is: 812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.94 : 2,045.80 = 542.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.94/2,045.80 = 542.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.94x = 2,045.80 × 542.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.94x = 1,108,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,817.88/1,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.95

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