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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.92, 1,967.12 and 608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.92, 1,967.12 and 608.36 is: 912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.92 : 1,967.12 = 608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.92/1,967.12 = 608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.92x = 1,967.12 × 608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.92x = 1,196,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,717.12/1,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.19

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