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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.92, 1,972.28 and 1,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.92, 1,972.28 and 1,041.16 is: 1,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.92 : 1,972.28 = 1,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.92/1,972.28 = 1,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.92x = 1,972.28 × 1,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.92x = 2,053,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,459.04/1,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.29

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