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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.07, 1,962.69 and 692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.07, 1,962.69 and 692.12 is: 1,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.07 : 1,962.69 = 692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.07/1,962.69 = 692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.07x = 1,962.69 × 692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.07x = 1,358,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,417.00/1,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.70

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