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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.19, 1,977.60 and 1,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.19, 1,977.60 and 1,205.04 is: 1,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.19 : 1,977.60 = 1,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.19/1,977.60 = 1,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.19x = 1,977.60 × 1,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.19x = 2,383,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,087.10/1,319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.48

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