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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.16, 1,815.08 and 873.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.16, 1,815.08 and 873.63 is: 1,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.16 : 1,815.08 = 873.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.16/1,815.08 = 873.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.16x = 1,815.08 × 873.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.16x = 1,585,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,703.97/1,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.80

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