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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.51, 2,046.99 and 542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.51, 2,046.99 and 542.79 is: 814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.51 : 2,046.99 = 542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.51/2,046.99 = 542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.51x = 2,046.99 × 542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.51x = 1,111,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,085.70/1,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.27

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