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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.64, 2,049.18 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.64, 2,049.18 and 544.48 is: 817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.64 : 2,049.18 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.64/2,049.18 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.64x = 2,049.18 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.64x = 1,115,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,737.53/1,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.01

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