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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.38, 1,967.89 and 1,144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.38, 1,967.89 and 1,144.66 is: 1,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.38 : 1,967.89 = 1,144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.38/1,967.89 = 1,144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.38x = 1,967.89 × 1,144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.38x = 2,252,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,557.19/1,319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.29

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