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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.04, 2,864 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.04, 2,864 and 541.04 is: 811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.04 : 2,864 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.04/2,864 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.04x = 2,864 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.04x = 1,549,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,538.56/1,909.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.68

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