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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.22, 1,971.48 and 759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.22, 1,971.48 and 759.19 is: 1,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.22 : 1,971.48 = 759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.22/1,971.48 = 759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.22x = 1,971.48 × 759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.22x = 1,496,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,727.90/1,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.87

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