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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.04, 1,965.60 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.04, 1,965.60 and 541.12 is: 811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.04 : 1,965.60 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.04/1,965.60 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.04x = 1,965.60 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.04x = 1,063,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,625.47/1,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.28

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