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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.47, 1,962.70 and 1,232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.47, 1,962.70 and 1,232.39 is: 1,848.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.47 : 1,962.70 = 1,232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.47/1,962.70 = 1,232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.47x = 1,962.70 × 1,232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.47x = 2,418,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,813.68/1,308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.59

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