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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.96, 1,975.64 and 973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.96, 1,975.64 and 973.16 is: 1,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.96 : 1,975.64 = 973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.96/1,975.64 = 973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.96x = 1,975.64 × 973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.96x = 1,922,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,613.82/1,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.57

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