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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.34, 1,971.50 and 1,056.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.34, 1,971.50 and 1,056.95 is: 1,584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.34 : 1,971.50 = 1,056.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.34/1,971.50 = 1,056.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.34x = 1,971.50 × 1,056.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.34x = 2,083,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,776.57/1,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.21

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