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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.28, 1,961.04 and 1,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.28, 1,961.04 and 1,254.36 is: 1,868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.28 : 1,961.04 = 1,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.28/1,961.04 = 1,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.28x = 1,961.04 × 1,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.28x = 2,459,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,850.13/1,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.79

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