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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.08, 1,816.74 and 1,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.08, 1,816.74 and 1,037.16 is: 1,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.08 : 1,816.74 = 1,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.08/1,816.74 = 1,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.08x = 1,816.74 × 1,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.08x = 1,884,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,250.06/1,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.80

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