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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.60, 2,099.58 and 1,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.60, 2,099.58 and 1,316.20 is: 1,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.60 : 2,099.58 = 1,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.60/2,099.58 = 1,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.60x = 2,099.58 × 1,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.60x = 2,763,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,467.20/1,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.25

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