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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.36, 1,817.44 and 819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.36, 1,817.44 and 819.20 is: 1,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.36 : 1,817.44 = 819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.36/1,817.44 = 819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.36x = 1,817.44 × 819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.36x = 1,488,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,846.85/1,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.03

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