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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.56, 1,983.61 and 1,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.56, 1,983.61 and 1,191.64 is: 1,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.56 : 1,983.61 = 1,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.56/1,983.61 = 1,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.56x = 1,983.61 × 1,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.56x = 2,363,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,749.02/1,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.40

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