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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.34, 1,971.27 and 904.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.34, 1,971.27 and 904.05 is: 1,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.34 : 1,971.27 = 904.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.34/1,971.27 = 904.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.34x = 1,971.27 × 904.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.34x = 1,782,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,126.64/1,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.85

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