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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.97, 1,976.67 and 1,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.97, 1,976.67 and 1,246.68 is: 1,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.97 : 1,976.67 = 1,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.97/1,976.67 = 1,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.97x = 1,976.67 × 1,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.97x = 2,464,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,274.96/1,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.17

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