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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.23, 1,988.72 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.23, 1,988.72 and 545.93 is: 818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.23 : 1,988.72 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.23/1,988.72 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.23x = 1,988.72 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.23x = 1,085,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,699.18/1,326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.64

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