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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.32, 1,970.99 and 795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.32, 1,970.99 and 795.62 is: 1,191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.32 : 1,970.99 = 795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.32/1,970.99 = 795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.32x = 1,970.99 × 795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.32x = 1,568,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,159.06/1,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.32

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