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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.40, 1,974.12 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.40, 1,974.12 and 536.22 is: 804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.40 : 1,974.12 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.40/1,974.12 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.40x = 1,974.12 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.40x = 1,058,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,562.63/1,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.13

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