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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.96, 1,831.32 and 1,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.96, 1,831.32 and 1,131.12 is: 1,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.96 : 1,831.32 = 1,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.96/1,831.32 = 1,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.96x = 1,831.32 × 1,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.96x = 2,071,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,442.68/1,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.04

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