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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.34, 1,980.66 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.34, 1,980.66 and 540.16 is: 810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.34 : 1,980.66 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.34/1,980.66 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.34x = 1,980.66 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.34x = 1,069,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,873.31/1,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.30

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