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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.67, 1,980.99 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.67, 1,980.99 and 540.51 is: 810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.67 : 1,980.99 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.67/1,980.99 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.67x = 1,980.99 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.67x = 1,070,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,744.90/1,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.76

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