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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.82, 1,819.82 and 1,080.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.82, 1,819.82 and 1,080.39 is: 1,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.82 : 1,819.82 = 1,080.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.82/1,819.82 = 1,080.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.82x = 1,819.82 × 1,080.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.82x = 1,966,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,109.93/1,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.07

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