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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.49, 2,046.47 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.49, 2,046.47 and 542.48 is: 813.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.49 : 2,046.47 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.49/2,046.47 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.49x = 2,046.47 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.49x = 1,110,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,156.10/1,364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.61

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