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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.76, 1,538.70 and 916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.76, 1,538.70 and 916.08 is: 1,366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.76 : 1,538.70 = 916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.76/1,538.70 = 916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.76x = 1,538.70 × 916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.76x = 1,409,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,572.30/1,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.18

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