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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.33, 1,974.53 and 1,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.33, 1,974.53 and 1,008.74 is: 1,513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.33 : 1,974.53 = 1,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.33/1,974.53 = 1,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.33x = 1,974.53 × 1,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.33x = 1,991,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,780.04/1,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.13

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