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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.92, 1,963.92 and 1,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.92, 1,963.92 and 1,118.88 is: 1,677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.92 : 1,963.92 = 1,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.92/1,963.92 = 1,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.92x = 1,963.92 × 1,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.92x = 2,197,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,390.81/1,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.50

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