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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.80, 1,973.40 and 931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.80, 1,973.40 and 931.60 is: 1,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.80 : 1,973.40 = 931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.80/1,973.40 = 931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.80x = 1,973.40 × 931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.80x = 1,838,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,419.44/1,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.13

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