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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.33, 1,980.50 and 540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.33, 1,980.50 and 540.34 is: 810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.33 : 1,980.50 = 540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.33/1,980.50 = 540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.33x = 1,980.50 × 540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.33x = 1,070,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,143.37/1,320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.51

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