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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.54, 2,108.67 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.54, 2,108.67 and 539.92 is: 810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.54 : 2,108.67 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.54/2,108.67 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.54x = 2,108.67 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.54x = 1,138,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,513.11/1,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.02

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