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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.08, 2,044.66 and 542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.08, 2,044.66 and 542.02 is: 812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.08 : 2,044.66 = 542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.08/2,044.66 = 542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.08x = 2,044.66 × 542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.08x = 1,108,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,246.61/1,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.45

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