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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.95, 2,052.28 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.95, 2,052.28 and 546.42 is: 819.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.95 : 2,052.28 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.95/2,052.28 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.95x = 2,052.28 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.95x = 1,121,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,415.22/1,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.18

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