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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.32, 1,977.30 and 993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.32, 1,977.30 and 993.76 is: 1,489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.32 : 1,977.30 = 993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.32/1,977.30 = 993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.32x = 1,977.30 × 993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.32x = 1,964,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,961.65/1,319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.37

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