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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.05, 1,817.00 and 819.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.05, 1,817.00 and 819.42 is: 1,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.05 : 1,817.00 = 819.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.05/1,817.00 = 819.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.05x = 1,817.00 × 819.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.05x = 1,488,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,878.30/1,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.33

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