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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.90, 1,973.85 and 1,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.90, 1,973.85 and 1,315.90 is: 1,973.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.90 : 1,973.85 = 1,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.90/1,973.85 = 1,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.90x = 1,973.85 × 1,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.90x = 2,597,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,389.22/1,315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.85

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