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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.83, 1,962.43 and 692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.83, 1,962.43 and 692.17 is: 1,037.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.83 : 1,962.43 = 692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.83/1,962.43 = 692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.83x = 1,962.43 × 692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.83x = 1,358,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,321.90/1,309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.03

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