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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,969.92 and 543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,969.92 and 543.72 is: 815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,969.92 = 543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,969.92 = 543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,969.92 × 543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 1,071,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,084.90/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.58

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