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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.24, 1,972.02 and 700.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.24, 1,972.02 and 700.37 is: 1,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.24 : 1,972.02 = 700.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.24/1,972.02 = 700.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.24x = 1,972.02 × 700.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.24x = 1,381,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,143.65/1,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.31

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