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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.32, 1,981.62 and 540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.32, 1,981.62 and 540.74 is: 811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.32 : 1,981.62 = 540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.32/1,981.62 = 540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.32x = 1,981.62 × 540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.32x = 1,071,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,541.20/1,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.58

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