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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.57, 1,818.72 and 1,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.57, 1,818.72 and 1,052.76 is: 1,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.57 : 1,818.72 = 1,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.57/1,818.72 = 1,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.57x = 1,818.72 × 1,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.57x = 1,914,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,675.67/1,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.30

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