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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.50, 2,053.43 and 547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.50, 2,053.43 and 547.36 is: 821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.50 : 2,053.43 = 547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.50/2,053.43 = 547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.50x = 2,053.43 × 547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.50x = 1,123,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,958.09/1,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.31

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