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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.93, 2,060.24 and 539.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.93, 2,060.24 and 539.85 is: 810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.93 : 2,060.24 = 539.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.93/2,060.24 = 539.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.93x = 2,060.24 × 539.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.93x = 1,112,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,217.44/1,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.10

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