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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.70, 1,981.44 and 542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.70, 1,981.44 and 542.07 is: 812.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.70 : 1,981.44 = 542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.70/1,981.44 = 542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.70x = 1,981.44 × 542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.70x = 1,074,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,079.18/1,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.65

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