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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.17, 1,962.91 and 614.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.17, 1,962.91 and 614.91 is: 921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.17 : 1,962.91 = 614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.17/1,962.91 = 614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.17x = 1,962.91 × 614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.17x = 1,207,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,012.99/1,309.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.97

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