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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.16, 1,985.66 and 1,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.16, 1,985.66 and 1,312.90 is: 1,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.16 : 1,985.66 = 1,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.16/1,985.66 = 1,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.16x = 1,985.66 × 1,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.16x = 2,606,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,973.01/1,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.26

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