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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312, 1,962.88 and 1,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312, 1,962.88 and 1,205.12 is: 1,802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312 : 1,962.88 = 1,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312/1,962.88 = 1,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312x = 1,962.88 × 1,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312x = 2,365,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,505.95/1,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.98

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