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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.53, 1,977.80 and 538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.53, 1,977.80 and 538.55 is: 807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.53 : 1,977.80 = 538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.53/1,977.80 = 538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.53x = 1,977.80 × 538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.53x = 1,065,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,131.61/1,318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.82

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