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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.33, 2,046.65 and 542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.33, 2,046.65 and 542.43 is: 813.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.33 : 2,046.65 = 542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.33/2,046.65 = 542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.33x = 2,046.65 × 542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.33x = 1,110,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,161.65/1,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.70

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