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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.12, 1,966.56 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.12, 1,966.56 and 541.44 is: 812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.12 : 1,966.56 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.12/1,966.56 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.12x = 1,966.56 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.12x = 1,064,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,774.25/1,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.11

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