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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.83, 1,969.82 and 1,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.83, 1,969.82 and 1,243.94 is: 1,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.83 : 1,969.82 = 1,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.83/1,969.82 = 1,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.83x = 1,969.82 × 1,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.83x = 2,450,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,337.89/1,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.75

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