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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.43, 1,966.89 and 652.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.43, 1,966.89 and 652.63 is: 978.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.43 : 1,966.89 = 652.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.43/1,966.89 = 652.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.43x = 1,966.89 × 652.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.43x = 1,283,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,651.42/1,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.82

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