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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.48, 1,966.52 and 540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.48, 1,966.52 and 540.88 is: 811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.48 : 1,966.52 = 540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.48/1,966.52 = 540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.48x = 1,966.52 × 540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.48x = 1,063,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,651.34/1,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.65

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