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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.04, 1,968.84 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.04, 1,968.84 and 544.08 is: 815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.04 : 1,968.84 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.04/1,968.84 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.04x = 1,968.84 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.04x = 1,071,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,206.47/1,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.82

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