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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.57, 1,980.12 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.57, 1,980.12 and 541.12 is: 811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.57 : 1,980.12 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.57/1,980.12 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.57x = 1,980.12 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.57x = 1,071,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,482.53/1,320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.38

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