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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.62, 1,971.70 and 1,131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.62, 1,971.70 and 1,131.77 is: 1,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.62 : 1,971.70 = 1,131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.62/1,971.70 = 1,131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.62x = 1,971.70 × 1,131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.62x = 2,231,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,513.01/1,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.17

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