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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.09, 1,987.44 and 1,194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.09, 1,987.44 and 1,194.17 is: 1,799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.09 : 1,987.44 = 1,194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.09/1,987.44 = 1,194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.09x = 1,987.44 × 1,194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.09x = 2,373,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,326.81/1,319.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.21

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