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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.42, 1,963.54 and 616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.42, 1,963.54 and 616.28 is: 924.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.42 : 1,963.54 = 616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.42/1,963.54 = 616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.42x = 1,963.54 × 616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.42x = 1,210,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,087.35/1,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.14

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