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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.28, 1,972.89 and 1,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.28, 1,972.89 and 1,083.24 is: 1,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.28 : 1,972.89 = 1,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.28/1,972.89 = 1,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.28x = 1,972.89 × 1,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.28x = 2,137,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,113.36/1,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.29

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