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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.07, 1,972.44 and 700.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.07, 1,972.44 and 700.07 is: 1,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.07 : 1,972.44 = 700.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.07/1,972.44 = 700.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.07x = 1,972.44 × 700.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.07x = 1,380,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,836.21/1,316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.21

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