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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.14, 1,972.32 and 665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.14, 1,972.32 and 665.98 is: 998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.14 : 1,972.32 = 665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.14/1,972.32 = 665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.14x = 1,972.32 × 665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.14x = 1,313,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,525.67/1,316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.01

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