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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.03, 1,966.55 and 541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.03, 1,966.55 and 541.55 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.03 : 1,966.55 = 541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.03/1,966.55 = 541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.03x = 1,966.55 × 541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.03x = 1,064,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,985.92/1,311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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