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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.59, 2,009.48 and 1,203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.59, 2,009.48 and 1,203.19 is: 1,792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.59 : 2,009.48 = 1,203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.59/2,009.48 = 1,203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.59x = 2,009.48 × 1,203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.59x = 2,417,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,786.22/1,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.82

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