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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.79, 1,809.30 and 1,196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.79, 1,809.30 and 1,196.97 is: 1,648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.79 : 1,809.30 = 1,196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.79/1,809.30 = 1,196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.79x = 1,809.30 × 1,196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.79x = 2,165,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,677.82/1,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.42

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