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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.55, 2,047.10 and 542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.55, 2,047.10 and 542.67 is: 814.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.55 : 2,047.10 = 542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.55/2,047.10 = 542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.55x = 2,047.10 × 542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.55x = 1,110,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,897.04/1,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.11

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