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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.55, 1,845.60 and 1,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.55, 1,845.60 and 1,316.55 is: 1,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.55 : 1,845.60 = 1,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.55/1,845.60 = 1,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.55x = 1,845.60 × 1,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.55x = 2,429,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,824.68/1,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.60

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