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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.21, 2,051.88 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.21, 2,051.88 and 546.24 is: 819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.21 : 2,051.88 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.21/2,051.88 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.21x = 2,051.88 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.21x = 1,120,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,818.93/1,368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.19

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