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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.68, 1,982.56 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.68, 1,982.56 and 542.16 is: 813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.68 : 1,982.56 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.68/1,982.56 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.68x = 1,982.56 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.68x = 1,074,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,864.73/1,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.26

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