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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.70, 2,046.64 and 542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.70, 2,046.64 and 542.75 is: 813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.70 : 2,046.64 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.70/2,046.64 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.70x = 2,046.64 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.70x = 1,110,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,813.86/1,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.96

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