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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.66, 1,975.68 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.66, 1,975.68 and 537.24 is: 806.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.66 : 1,975.68 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.66/1,975.68 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.66x = 1,975.68 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.66x = 1,061,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,406.91/1,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.14

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