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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.56, 1,979.16 and 831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.56, 1,979.16 and 831.10 is: 1,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.56 : 1,979.16 = 831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.56/1,979.16 = 831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.56x = 1,979.16 × 831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.56x = 1,644,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,879.88/1,319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.54

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