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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.30, 1,974.45 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.30, 1,974.45 and 536.13 is: 804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.30 : 1,974.45 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.30/1,974.45 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.30x = 1,974.45 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.30x = 1,058,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,566.59/1,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.20

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