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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.32, 2,109.70 and 1,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.32, 2,109.70 and 1,297.76 is: 1,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.32 : 2,109.70 = 1,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.32/2,109.70 = 1,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.32x = 2,109.70 × 1,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.32x = 2,737,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,877.78/1,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.20

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