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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,968.32 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,968.32 and 543.04 is: 813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,968.32 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,968.32 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,968.32 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 1,068,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,876.49/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.90

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