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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.84, 1,979.25 and 1,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.84, 1,979.25 and 1,195.80 is: 1,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.84 : 1,979.25 = 1,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.84/1,979.25 = 1,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.84x = 1,979.25 × 1,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.84x = 2,366,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,787.15/1,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.06

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