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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.72, 1,979.04 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.72, 1,979.04 and 540.12 is: 809.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.72 : 1,979.04 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.72/1,979.04 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.72x = 1,979.04 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.72x = 1,068,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,919.08/1,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.96

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