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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.70, 1,817.07 and 819.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.70, 1,817.07 and 819.39 is: 1,130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.70 : 1,817.07 = 819.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.70/1,817.07 = 819.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.70x = 1,817.07 × 819.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.70x = 1,488,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,888.99/1,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.77

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