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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.10, 1,816.59 and 923.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.10, 1,816.59 and 923.22 is: 1,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.10 : 1,816.59 = 923.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.10/1,816.59 = 923.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.10x = 1,816.59 × 923.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.10x = 1,677,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,112.22/1,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.30

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