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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,962.41 and 999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,962.41 and 999.20 is: 1,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,962.41 = 999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,962.41 = 999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,962.41 × 999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 1,960,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,845.60/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.09

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