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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.57, 1,964.57 and 1,200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.57, 1,964.57 and 1,200.13 is: 1,790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.57 : 1,964.57 = 1,200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.57/1,964.57 = 1,200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.57x = 1,964.57 × 1,200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.57x = 2,357,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,728.48/1,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.82

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