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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.60, 1,970.40 and 1,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.60, 1,970.40 and 1,249.60 is: 1,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.60 : 1,970.40 = 1,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.60/1,970.40 = 1,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.60x = 1,970.40 × 1,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.60x = 2,462,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,211.84/1,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.40

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