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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.87, 1,962.48 and 692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.87, 1,962.48 and 692.19 is: 1,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.87 : 1,962.48 = 692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.87/1,962.48 = 692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.87x = 1,962.48 × 692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.87x = 1,358,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,409.03/1,308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.85

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