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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.46, 1,816.15 and 923.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.46, 1,816.15 and 923.74 is: 1,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.46 : 1,816.15 = 923.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.46/1,816.15 = 923.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.46x = 1,816.15 × 923.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.46x = 1,677,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,650.40/1,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.36

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