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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.03, 1,962.92 and 815.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.03, 1,962.92 and 815.42 is: 1,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.03 : 1,962.92 = 815.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.03/1,962.92 = 815.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.03x = 1,962.92 × 815.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.03x = 1,600,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,611.17/1,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.75

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