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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.34, 1,981.40 and 541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.34, 1,981.40 and 541.71 is: 812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.34 : 1,981.40 = 541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.34/1,981.40 = 541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.34x = 1,981.40 × 541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.34x = 1,073,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,341.49/1,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.32

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