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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.18, 1,996.87 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.18, 1,996.87 and 540.16 is: 810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.18 : 1,996.87 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.18/1,996.87 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.18x = 1,996.87 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.18x = 1,078,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,634.29/1,331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.28

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