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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.31, 2,719.95 and 1,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.31, 2,719.95 and 1,305 is: 1,802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.31 : 2,719.95 = 1,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.31/2,719.95 = 1,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.31x = 2,719.95 × 1,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.31x = 3,549,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,534.75/1,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.43

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