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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.63, 1,970.72 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.63, 1,970.72 and 544.13 is: 816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.63 : 1,970.72 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.63/1,970.72 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.63x = 1,970.72 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.63x = 1,072,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,315.30/1,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.30

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