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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.16, 2,058.54 and 539.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.16, 2,058.54 and 539.30 is: 809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.16 : 2,058.54 = 539.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.16/2,058.54 = 539.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.16x = 2,058.54 × 539.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.16x = 1,110,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,170.99/1,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.07

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