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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.58, 1,969.11 and 1,144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.58, 1,969.11 and 1,144.62 is: 1,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.58 : 1,969.11 = 1,144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.58/1,969.11 = 1,144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.58x = 1,969.11 × 1,144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.58x = 2,253,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,876.97/1,319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.03

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