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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.16, 1,974.85 and 1,300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.16, 1,974.85 and 1,300.98 is: 1,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.16 : 1,974.85 = 1,300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.16/1,974.85 = 1,300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.16x = 1,974.85 × 1,300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.16x = 2,569,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,240.35/1,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.07

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