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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.23, 1,963.04 and 615.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.23, 1,963.04 and 615.87 is: 923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.23 : 1,963.04 = 615.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.23/1,963.04 = 615.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.23x = 1,963.04 × 615.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.23x = 1,208,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,974.37/1,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.42

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