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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.24, 1,974.31 and 536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.24, 1,974.31 and 536.01 is: 803.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.24 : 1,974.31 = 536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.24/1,974.31 = 536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.24x = 1,974.31 × 536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.24x = 1,058,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,249.90/1,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.99

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