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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.69, 1,980.94 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.69, 1,980.94 and 540.66 is: 810.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.69 : 1,980.94 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.69/1,980.94 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.69x = 1,980.94 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.69x = 1,071,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,015.02/1,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.95

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