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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.77, 2,048.03 and 542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.77, 2,048.03 and 542.89 is: 814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.77 : 2,048.03 = 542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.77/2,048.03 = 542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.77x = 2,048.03 × 542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.77x = 1,111,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,855.01/1,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.68

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