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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.83, 2,053.15 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.83, 2,053.15 and 546.89 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.83 : 2,053.15 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.83/2,053.15 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.83x = 2,053.15 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.83x = 1,122,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,835.57/1,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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