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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326, 1,987.56 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326, 1,987.56 and 545.70 is: 817.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326 : 1,987.56 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326/1,987.56 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326x = 1,987.56 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326x = 1,084,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,611.49/1,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.96

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