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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.56, 1,808.28 and 997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.56, 1,808.28 and 997.16 is: 1,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.56 : 1,808.28 = 997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.56/1,808.28 = 997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.56x = 1,808.28 × 997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.56x = 1,803,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,144.48/1,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.81

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