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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.66, 2,063.04 and 542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.66, 2,063.04 and 542.56 is: 813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.66 : 2,063.04 = 542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.66/2,063.04 = 542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.66x = 2,063.04 × 542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.66x = 1,119,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,322.98/1,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.66

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