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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.15, 1,974.19 and 536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.15, 1,974.19 and 536.15 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.15 : 1,974.19 = 536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.15/1,974.19 = 536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.15x = 1,974.19 × 536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.15x = 1,058,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,461.97/1,316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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